The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] hit a bitter-sweet milestone today: the final 747, number 1,574 rolled out of Boeing’s facility at Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field (KPAE) in Everett, Washington.
The 747 has been in production since September 1968.
Last ‘Queen of the Skies’ Rolls Off Line at Boeing
The 747 Jumbo Jet has been in production since September 1968.
Key Takeaways:
- Boeing's final 747, unit number 1,574, rolled out of its Everett facility, marking the end of production for the iconic "Jumbo Jet" after 54 years.
- Introduced in 1969 as Boeing's first twin-aisle airliner, the 747 became a global symbol of air travel and a versatile backbone for many airline fleets.
- The last 747 will be delivered to Atlas Air in early 2023, concluding its distinguished service history that began with its first delivery to Pan Am in 1970.
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