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Why Do Some Airlines Still Operate 4-Engine Jets?
Airlines mostly operate legacy quadjets because they are affordable or they have no other choice. Emirates is unusual for just loving its A380s.
The Real Reason Why Quadjets Could Go Back Into Production
Quadjets are icons of the aviation world, and most of them are slowly being phased out, but could we see them return?
This Is How Powerful The Airbus A380 Is
The four-engined giant remains the most powerful commercial jet in history.
Up To 7 Daily Flights: The World's Most Popular Routes For Large Quadjet Aircraft
Five airlines will operate them in November.
It's 2025, But Why Do Some Airlines Still Fly Quadjets?
In a world obsessed with gas bills, some carriers till fly four-engine powerhouses.
Why Did Boeing Build The 747 With Short-Range Capabilities?
The Boeing 747 used to be the go-to aircraft for high density long-haul flights, but did you know there was a 747 variant specialised for short-haul?
A Huge 67% Of Lufthansa's Widebody Flights At Frankfurt Airport Are On The Airbus A340 & Boeing 747
Quadjets have 27 to 32 daily departures from Frankfurt in October.
Why Planemakers Could Start Producing Quadjets Again
The once-mighty quadjet faces an uncertain future, but a glimmer of hope remains.
Why Did Lockheed Martin Build The C-5 Galaxy With 4 Engines?
The C-5 is among the largest military aircraft in the world. Is its galaxy-like size the reason why it was built with four engines?
Why Did Boeing Build The 747-8 With Such A Tall Tail?
Learn the design behind the 747's six-story tail.
Why Did McDonnell Douglas Build The DC-8 With 4 Engines?
Power, safety, and regulatory compliance - the reasons behind the DC-8's iconic four-engine design.
Why Don’t Any US Airlines Fly Quadjets?
Modern twinjets have rapidly replaced quadjets.
Why Did Boeing Build The 747 With 4 Engines?
The Boeing 747's design requirements, paired with the engine technology of the 1960s, meant the aircraft was designed with four engines.
Why Quadjet Widebodies Could Go Back Into Production
How likely is it that the four-engined airliners of the past will come back from the grave?
Will We See Another Quadjet Passenger Aircraft?
Will all future airliners only use two engines?
The 5 US Airports With Airbus A340, A380 & Boeing 747 Passenger Flights In June
There have been various big changes to quadjet operations recently.
Why Wasn't The Airbus A340 Popular With Airlines?
Four engines for long-haul, except not really?
Queens Of The Skies: Where Does Lufthansa Fly Its Boeing 747-400s?
The famous quadjet design flies to a wide variety of the German flag carrier's long-haul destinations.