US airlines Boeing will say goodbye to its last 747 commercial jet, which was the world's first two-aisle plane, on Tuesday in an event that will be broadcast live.
Nicknamed the "Queen of the Skies", the historic 747 revolutionized air travel as the world's first two-aisle aircraft and allowed more people to fly further, faster and more cheaply. 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 a total of 1,574 aircraft of this model were built in half a century.
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 has truly changed the world. We are proud that this aircraft will continue to fly around the world for years to come," Kim said then. Smith, Boeing 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 cruise speeds, the 747-8 travels the length of three FIFA football fields in approximately one second. .
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