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, number 1,574, was delivered to Atlas Air in a grand celebratory event, marking the end of its production.
The "Queen of the Skies" is celebrated for its iconic status, versatility in passenger and cargo transport, and for making air travel more accessible.
The farewell ceremony at the Everett factory featured dignitaries, live music, and honored the jet's history, from its origin with "The Incredibles" team to its global impact.
Boeing committed to supporting existing 747s for decades, with the 777-X and 777-8F currently in development as its fuel-efficient successors.

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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.