1. Boeing 747
Cruise Speed: Mach 0.855
Engines: 4
One of the most recognizable aircraft of the 20th century, Boeing 747, the number one on our list of fastest commercial passenger planes in the world today is a legend among the airliners. First introduced in 1969, the original Jumbo Jet is still in service today, a testimony to its versatile design. More than 1,500 of them were produced and many are still in service. The latest version, 747-8, was announced in 2005 and can carry up to 467 passengers at Mach 0.855, which makes it the fastest commercial passenger jet in the world today.
