EVERETT,
Wash., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The last
Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747 left the company's widebody factory in
advance of its delivery to Atlas Air in early 2023.
"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, 747 and 767 Programs.
The 747 has played a key role in Boeing's history of aerospace
leadership.
- Production of the 747, the world's first twin-aisle airplane,
began in 1967 and spanned 54 years, during which a total of 1,574
airplanes were built.
- At 250 ft 2 in (76.2 m), the
747-8 is the longest commercial aircraft in service. At typical
cruising speeds, the 747-8 travels roughly the length of three FIFA
soccer fields or NFL football fields, per second.
- The final airplane is a 747-8 Freighter. This model has a
revenue payload of 133.1 tonnes, enough to transport 10,699
solid-gold bars or approximately 19 million ping-pong balls or golf
balls.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
boeing.com/careers.
Contact
Jim Proulx
Boeing Communications
+1 206 850-2102
jim.proulx@boeing.com
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