Alaska Airlines nicknamed its L-100 as the 'Golden Nugget Freighter.' (Photo: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics archives)

Air Force One, the Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, the Sultan of Brunei's jet—here are some of the most lavish and advanced 747s to ever take to the skies.

Qatar Airways Cargo will launch a twice weekly A330 freighter service to Basel, Switzerland, later this month. The airline will also commence a ‘Pharma