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The jet age began with four-engine aircraft, and they ushered in new possibilities for aviation.
Although two and three-engine jets followed soon, quadjets retained a key role thanks to both their range and capacity.
However, this is coming to an end now, with more improvements in twin-engine efficiency and declining demand for the largest aircraft.
This is the story of quadjets, from Transatlantic Enabler To Uneconomic Giants.
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