In sad aviation news, the latest, and final, Boeing 747 has rolled off the production line.
"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 plane will continue to fly across the globe for years to come," said Kim Smith, Boeing Vice President and general manager of 747 and 767 Programs.
Before the last 747 leaves, Boeing personnel have spent the last few days swinging the landing gears, perfecting cargo handling systems, and finalizing the interiors. Customers who purchased the 747 line portion of one of the doors had tails with their logos. . “There’s a lot of nostalgia and love for it, but when we look to the future, it’s about modern aircraft, more efficiency, more sustainable solutions as well.”The 747, the first twin-aisle aircraft ever built, went into production in 1967 and produced 1,574 aircraft over 54 years.
The latest and final iteration, the 747-8, is the longest commercial aircraft currently in service, measuring just over 250 ft . The 747-8 covers approximately three NFL football fields or FIFA soccer fields in length every second while cruising.will serve as a freighter and is the last aircraft of the 747 series forever. The plane can transport 10,699 solid gold bars or around 19 million ping-pong or golf balls thanks to its payload capacity of 133.1 tonnes.
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