The introduction of the Boeing 747 was a momentous event in commercial aviation history-and indeed in modern world history. While the challenges faced by the engineers at Boeing and engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney, who created the world's first jumbo jet, are well known, the story of the plane's early development doesn't end there.
"The 747: A Tumultuous Beginning Flying Through Turbulence" tells the next riveting chapter in the storied plane's early history, revealing details of serious in-flight incidents and extraordinarily poor engine reliability and aircraft maintenance...
The introduction of the Boeing 747 was a momentous event in commercial aviation history-and indeed in modern world history. While the challenges fa...
