Farewell, Queen of the Skies. Boeing ends 747 jumbo line

The final Boeing 747: Farewell, Queen of the Skies

The last of the jets flies away from its Seattle-area factory on Wednesday.

Demise of the Queen of the Skies: Boeing delivers last 747

Since 1969, the 747 was a cargo plane, a commercial aircraft and served as Air Force One.

Boeing says farewell to 'Queen of the Skies' with last 747 delivery

More than half a century since the original jumbo jet ushered in a glamorous new jet age, helping bring affordable air travel to millions of passengers, the last-ever Boeing 747

Boeing Delivers the Last 747: a History of the ‘Queen of the Skies’

The Boeing 747 made long-haul travel affordable for the middle class decades ago and for many symbolizes the golden age of air travel. Here is a look back at the history of the jumbo jet

Farewell, Queen of the Skies. Boeing ends 747 jumbo line

When the last of the jets flies away from its Seattle-area factory on Wednesday, the curtain falls on a 54-year, four-engine era.

The 'Last Queen of the Skies': Plane lovers reminisce as final Boeing 747 is delivered

The Boeing 747 debuted in 1969 and quickly revolutionized air travel. See how it shaped the way we fly today.