Three more iconic Boeing aircraft from the mid-20th century

Alexis Fecteau explains that society would not be the same without air travel. And Boeing has played quite a tremendous role in the advancement of aviation for over a century now. Nowadays, thanks to company records and the internet, people of all ages discover the many wonders that Boeing has given to the world, from the Model C two-place training seaplane to the 787 Dreamliner, and everything in between.

For this blog, Alexis Fecteau takes another walk down memory lane by sharing with readers three more iconic aircraft from Boeing’s rise in the mid-20th century.

The DC-7: One of the early long-range commercial airplanes of Boeing, the DC-7 was also named the Seven Seas because of its ability to carry 110 passengers over long distances.

The Boeing 707: A year after the DC-7 was developed, Boeing changed the game forever with its release of the Boeing 707. It took the famed plane manufacturer five years to complete the project. The early names of the 707 were the 367-80 and Dash-80, before finally settling on the name that would define commercial airplane travel for the next 10 years, until the arrival of…

The Jumbo Jet: Quite possibly the most beloved aircraft in the history of aviation, the Boeing 747, also known as the Jumbo Jet took to the skies in 1968. Its signature hump over the upper deck makes it the most recognizable commercial airplane in history.

Alexis Fecteau is the Director of Marketing for Boeing Business Jets, a division of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He is also a professional pilot and engineer. For more Boeing news and updates, visit this page.