The last Boeing 747 to leave the US factory

The last Boeing 747 to leave the US factory


Photo: ANP

Boeing will deliver its last of the 747, also known as the jumbo jet, on Tuesday. The plane got this nickname because it was much larger than the other planes when it was introduced. The last aircraft, a freighter, leaves the factory in Washington state and is handed over to US airline Atlas Air.

The 747 was known for its easily recognizable second deck at the front of the plane, which even had a spiral staircase between decks on the most luxurious versions. The Type 747 freighter stood out because of its nose, which could be opened for loading and unloading cargo.

Boeing built the first 747 in 1967 to be able to carry more passengers with a wider aircraft. Two years later, the plane took off for the first time. Aviation expert Michele Merlozzo says the plane’s sheer size and range “allowed the middle class to travel outside Europe and the US at affordable prices”.

Boeing announced in July 2020 that it was discontinuing the 747. The jumbo jet has been less popular in recent years. More fuel-efficient twin-engine models from Boeing and rival Airbus were more popular. Another aircraft, the Airbus 380, is currently the largest aircraft and consumes less fuel than the 747.

In total, Boeing built 1,574 aircraft of this type. The Boeing 747 in use now can fly for decades. KLM said goodbye to the 747 in March 2020, although in April and May two of those planes were still being used for cargo flights to and from China with the aim of transporting medical equipment and aid.

Faye Welch

Faye Welch

"Travel enthusiast. Alcohol lover. Friendly entrepreneur. Coffeeaholic. Award-winning writer."

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

bunny girls hentai hentaitgp.com hutoshi miyako tomcat
pakistansex vegasmpegs.info pokemon in hindi
النائمة سكس pornhauz.com اللعب فى الكس
regine ogie duet philteleserye.com darren espanto
morganaramirez freesexcams.pro royalgirls_x stripchat
www sexi video hd com chupatube.info femout
gmanetwork com maria clara watchteleserye.com mga kasalanan
punjabi sexi kand japaneseporntrends.com pic pussy
宮野瞳 sakurajav.mobi 深田えいみ 無修正
animal fuck tubenza.mobi sada hot kiss
japanese mom and son xnxx pakistanipornx.net college xnxx
www xxxindan sexkrug.com tamil pengal sex
hindi xxx.com dungtube.info tubexclip
مواقعسكس slutswile.net سكس روسي مترجم
video blue originalhindiporn.mobi indian sex kannada