With the whine of an electric motor, a 747-400F's nose door opens like the gaping mouth of a snake. This is one of the most unique sights in aviation, with most modern and converted freighters using ...

If you've ever seen what looks like a beluga whale with wings on the runway — or better yet, flown in one — there's a good chance it was the Boeing 747, nicknamed the "Queen of the Skies." This ...