Boeing Delivers Last 747

The last "Queen of the Skies" jumbo jet was delivered Tuesday, officially ending a 54-year production run for the aerospace giant.

Meg Godlewski

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 07:21 PM ET

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On December 6, 2022, the final "Queen of the Skies" ever to be built rolled out of the Boeing Everett factory, ending its historic 54-year production run. [Courtesy: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

The last Boeing 747, the "Queen of the Skies," was delivered to Atlas Air in a celebratory event, marking the end of its production after 1,574 units.
The iconic jumbo jet is celebrated for its revolutionary impact on air travel, its versatility as a passenger and cargo aircraft, and the impressive engineering efforts behind its creation.
While production has concluded, Boeing pledges continued support for the 747 for decades, with the 777-8F freight model expected to eventually fill its roles.

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The last Boeing 747, the “Queen of the Skies,” has left the building. The line ends on number 1,574.

The iconic jumbo jet was given a celebrity send off Tuesday, with the kind of fanfare worthy of a Hollywood awards show. The final delivery event featured guest speakers, live music, and videos honoring the legacy of Boeing (NYSE: BA) and the closing of a chapter of the aerospace giant’s legacy.