Boeing 707
Definition
A narrow-body, four-engine jet airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, first flown in 1957 and introduced into service in 1958, widely credited with ushering in the jet age for commercial aviation.
An iconic aircraft that revolutionized long-haul travel, serving as the basis for military variants like the KC-135 Stratotanker and carrying passengers on routes worldwide until its retirement in the 2010s.
Examples
The Boeing 707 turned crossing the Atlantic from a multi-day slog into a glamorous cocktail party at 35,000 feet.
Spotting a vintage Boeing 707 at an airshow is like finding a classic muscle car—rusty, loud, and unapologetically cool.
Elvis had his own Boeing 707, complete with a bed shaped like a guitar, because why settle for coach when you're the King?
Engineers at Boeing 707's debut probably high-fived over making passengers forget they were once terrified of jets.