Boeing (NYSE: BA) rolled out one of the last 747s to be built at its Everett, Washington, factory this week—54 years after the first “queen of the skies” rolled out from the same building and plant at Paine Field (KPAE). The legacy jumbo jet undoubtedly transformed Boeing’s business while inspiring pilots and catalyzing the wider travel industry.
Boeing Rolls Out Second to Last 747—Ever
The penultimate 747, a freighter variant, will go to Atlas Air.
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing recently rolled out one of the last 747s to be built, marking the imminent end of production for the iconic jumbo jet after 54 years.
- The 747 profoundly transformed Boeing's business, inspired pilots, and significantly catalyzed the wider travel industry.
- The final 747-8 freighter models, including the one recently rolled out, are destined for major cargo carrier Atlas Air.
- Despite its ultimate success and legacy, the development of the 747 in the 1960s nearly led to Boeing's bankruptcy.
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