Federal officials are investigating after an Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo plane experienced an engine failure soon after departing from Miami International Airport.

Atlas Air Flight 95, a Boeing 747 cargo plane, returned safely to Miami International Airport around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, after the crew reported an engine failure, the FAA said.

F's nose door opens like the gaping mouth of a snake. This is one of the most unique sights in aviation, with most modern and ...

So the 747 was designed for a smooth transition to life as a cargo plane, with a nose that would swing open for loading freight through the front.

The client chose air cargo rather than ocean freight for transporting this delicate, oversized equipment because of a tight ...