World-leading aircraft engine designer RTX’s Pratt & Whitney is set to showcase a Boeing 747SP test bed aircraft at this year ...

Pratt & Whitney's 747SP flying test bed will headline EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 in celebration of the company's 100th ...

The aircraft’s appearance is part of Pratt & Whitney’s global centennial celebration, commemorating 100 years since its ...

The showcase is in celebration of Pratt & Whitney’s 100th anniversary, as the company began in 225 with the R-1340 Wasp ...

American aerospace leader continues its centennial celebration with a special showcase during the world’s greatest aviation ...

Based on the baby of the family, the Boeing 747SP that would become SOFIA started life at one of the most iconic airlines in history – Pan Am. Delivered in May 1977, N536PA, or ‘Clipper Lindbergh’ as ...

DALLAS — A Boeing 747SP operating Pan Am Flight 50 flew to/from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) via both poles on October 28–30, 1977. The flight took place in celebration of Pan Am's 50th ...

Before the Boeing 747 was discontinued in 2023, it built a number of variants for the aircraft to suit a variety of needs. One such derivative was the 747SP (Special Performance). This version ...

Planemaker The Boeing 747SP was developed for Pan Am's longest route, competing against other aircraft like the DC-10 and L-1011. Only three Boeing 747SP aircraft are still in service, with two ...

The Boeing 747SP was created to fill a competitive gap, and featured a shorter body with increased range and unique design modifications. The aircraft set several impressive flight records for the ...

DALLAS – Today, in 1976, Pan Am’s Boeing 747SP–21 ‘Clipper Liberty Bell’ completed a record-setting flight around the world. On May 1, N533PA took off from New York’s John F. Kennedy International ...