Boeing delivers its last 747, the plane that revolutionized commercial flights

The American aeronautics Boeing says goodbye on Tuesday to its last commercial plane 747, which was the world’s first two-aisle aircraftin an event that will be broadcast live.

“The historic 747, nicknamed the “queen of the skies”, revolutionized air travel as the world’s first two-aisle aircraft and allowed more people to fly further, faster and more cheaply,” the company said in a statement. release.

Boeing also explains that production of this aircraft began in 1967, that the first 747-100 completed its first test flight in 1969 and that in more than half a century a total of 1,574 aircraft of this model were built.

As announced by the company in December, the last 747-8 will be delivered to the American company Atlas Air.

“For more than half a century, tens of thousands of dedicated Boeing employees have designed and built this magnificent aircraft that the world has truly changed. We are proud that this aircraft will continue to fly around the world for years to come,” he said then. Kim SmithBoeing Vice President and General Manager, 747 and 767 Programs.

At 250 feet 2 inches (76.2 meters), the 747-8 is the longest commercial airliner in service, and at typical cruising speeds, the 747-8 travels the length of three FIFA football fields in approximately one second. .

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