In the early 1990s, McDonnell Douglas had an ambitious plan—to build a double-deck jumbo jet that could rival the Boeing 747 and Airbus’ future A380. Designed to carry over 500 passengers, the MD-12 ...

A Boeing 747 that was part of the "Big Imagination" installation at the Burning Man festival has now found a new home at AREA15.

Now, the Chinese aircraft manufacturer is doubling down on plans to expand its fleet to include widebody models – including a self-developed answer to Boeing’s iconic 747 jumbo jet.

Boeing's latest 747 jumbo jet looks like a spiffy new jetliner. But inside it's still a work in progress. WSJ's Daniel Michaels gets a sneak peek at the Paris Air Show. Image courtesy of Getty Images.

Boeing is known for their stunt videos that show off the sheer performance of their jumbo jets, especially with their near-vertical takeoffs. The airline company is back with a new one that brings ...