The Boeing 747-8 has a cruising speed of Mach 0.86 ... nearly 93 mph faster than the speed of sound at that altitude. The Airbus A340 took its first flight in October 1991 and entered commercial ...
The Boeing 747 jumbo jet is a popular option for many nations including China, Japan, India, and South Korea. While the Airbus A330 and A340 are also commonly found in presidential fleets.