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 ever built from its Everett factory, marking nearly 54 years since the first "queen of the skies" debuted.
- The 747 profoundly transformed Boeing's business and catalyzed the global travel industry, despite nearly bankrupting the company during its initial development.
- The final 747s produced are freighter variants, with the last three, including the very last unit now in assembly, destined for major cargo carrier Atlas Air.
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