The Boeing 747 is a large, wide-body (two-aisle) airliner with four wing-mounted engines. The wings have a high sweep angle of 37.5 degrees for a fast, efficient cruise of Mach 0.84 to 0.88, depending on the variant.t is available in passenger, freighter and other versions. Boeing designed the 747's hump-like upper deck to serve as a first class lounge or extra seating, and to allow the aircraft to be easily converted to a cargo carrier by removing seats and installing a front cargo door.
Underlining its long-range thinking, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Thursday announced airdates for the next three Oscar ceremonies: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016; Feb. 26, 2017; and March 4, 2018. This answers questions such as whether Oscars will return to Monday nights or shift its calendar dates to earlier in the year.
The Oscars take place Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time, but there's plenty more programming about the Academy Awards. A guide to what's on TV: Grantland Oscar Preview Bill Simmons, Chris Connelly and Wesley Morris preview the 2015 Oscars.