In 1966, Pan Am ordered 25 Boeing 747-100s at a price amounting to $525 million. It was an excellent achievement for Boeing, knowing that the first order would cover over 80% of the development cost.
The aircraft in question is the Boeing 747, often called the "Queen of the ... With a top speed of 660 mph and a staggering price tag of £200 million for the latest models, the 747 remains ...