In 1980, Pan Am significantly upgraded its first class cabins on its Boeing 747 and 747SP aircraft by introducing Sleeperette ...

in January 1970 with launch customer Pan Am Airways, the 747 has cemented itself as one of the most beloved commercial aircraft in history. When first released, the aircraft's staggering passenger ...

A month later, on January 22, 1970, the Boeing 747 officially entered commercial service with its launch customer, Pan Am. The airline's inaugural 747 flight carried 335 passengers and 20 crew ...

In the early 1960s, engineers from Boeing and Pan Am began working on the preliminary design of the 747. In 1965, the design was finalized, keeping both the passenger and freight capabilities in mind.