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The end of the program is getting closer and closer Boeing 747 with the departure of the last example produced from the Boeing assembly line in Everett. Photo Boeing/PaulWeatherman
Dear All AvGeeks and aviation lovers, a sad day (of several other milestones around this plane that we will experience) the past happened 7 from December to dawn when the last «Queen of the Skies» produced left the company's wide-body aircraft factory, before delivery to Atlas Air at the beginning of 2023.
We will still see milestones like the last painting of this plane, its test flights until reaching the final farewell flight and official closure of the exclusive assembly line of the Boeing 747 that since his first flight 9 February 1969 has produced, in all its variants, 1574 aircraft.
the last boeing 747
Produced as it has traditionally been in Everett, latest 747 with registration N863GT left the finish line, thus putting an official closure to this process that since the Jumbo program began, changed and revolutionized the way we travel.
Why are they stopped being produced?? Given the little positive impact in terms of orders that the most modern and latest version of the Boeing 747, the version -8, the leading manufacturer of USA was forced to close this exclusive line specialized in "the Queen". Innovative in its time, it remained in time and unfortunately when operating with 4 engines could not remain competitive in operating costs, fuel and maintenance.
«For more than half a century, Tens of thousands of dedicated Boeing employees have designed and built this magnificent airplane that has truly changed the world.. "We are proud that this aircraft will continue to fly around the world for years to come.", Kim said.. Smith, vice president and general manager of Boeing, Programs 747 and 767.
- The 747 has played a key role in Boeing's history of aerospace leadership.
- The production of 747, the world's first twin-aisle airplane, started in 1967 and it lasted 54 years, during which a total of 1.574 planes.
- With 250 pies 2 inches (76,2 m), the 747-8 It is the longest commercial airliner in service. At typical cruising speeds, the 747-8 travels approximately the length of three FIFA football fields or NFL football fields per second.
The final plane is a freighter 747-8. This model has a revenue payload of 133,1 tons, enough to transport 10.699 solid gold bars or approximately 19 millions of ping-pong or golf balls.
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This is Nicolás, very sad news, although necessary for Boeing to move forward.. airplanes 4 engines should no longer be produced, there is already demand for more efficient substitutes such as the B777-8F and for passengers the promising B777-9 that cover the market niche of the B747-400 although not yet that of the B747-8.
The ceremony of the last delivery in January will be nice. 2023.
I already wait for that day, very sad from now, but as you say, the future is two engines, more efficient and less polluting.
Hello there
The most beautiful chapter of aviation closes for me
An iconic image
JIMMY
Completely, nothing like him 747.