Guy Norris | Aviation Week & Space Technology Half a century after Boeing’s 747 took to the skies, with large twin-aisle aircraft now commonplace, it is difficult to imagine the step change the 747 represented. We take a look back through the archives to the origins of the Golden Girl. | Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris and Jens Flottau Marking 50th anniversary of first 747 flight, our editors discuss the “giant jet’s” rocky beginnings, how much of a future it has left and whether Airbus will shutter the A380 line. | | Steve Trimble | Aerospace Daily & Defense Report A U.S. defense expert says the U.S. Navy should redesign the Lockheed Martin F-35C to perform a future role as a fleet defense fighter and long-range bomber escort. | | Aviation Week & Space Technology This year’s winners will be recognized March 14 at a black-tie gala in Washington, when the Grand Laureates and Lifetime Achievement awards also will be presented. | | Locate airports, FBOs, maintenance shops and business aviation service providers wherever you are with AC-U-KWIK’s digital app. Get the trusted pre-flight planning data you need for your flights. | | Aviation Week & Space Technology Featured Analysis | |
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