The Boeing 747 once carried the space shuttle and is credited with making air travel more accessible to the general public. Now, after more than five decades, the last brand-new 747 has been built.

SEATTLE, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab bid farewell to the iconic 747, delivering the final plane to Atlas Air on Tuesday afternoon and marking an end of an era when the first ...

Even before Boeing's 747 flew its first passengers back in 1970, the world knew this was something special. And from day one, the Anderson family has quite literally had their hands on nearly ...

Boeing has delivered its last 747 jumbo jet, more than a half-century after production of the plane began. Although many 747s are still in use — and will probably remain so for decades — the ...

The last new Boeing 747 left the company’s factory on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the iconic airplane that captured the world’s attention and brought more affordable air travel to ...

The last 747 won’t carry passengers but will be used as a freight aircraft. After 54 years of production, the most recognizable and iconic commercial aircraft is fading into the sunset as Boeing ...

The last Boeing 747 leaves the company’s Everett factory floor. (Boeing Photo / Paul Weatherman) Nearly 55 years after Boeing started production of its jumbo 747 jet, the last model of the ...

The last 747 jumbo jet to be built sits outside Boeing’s factory in Everett. (Boeing Photo) Boeing gave its iconic 747 jumbo jet a grand sendoff today, marking the end of a 55-year era for ...

Final 747 freighter to be delivered to Atlas Air Ends more than five decades of commercial output Nearly bankrupted Boeing, before becoming a cash cow Easy to fly, says rock star-pilot Bruce ...

The Boeing 747 is arguably the most iconic commercial airliner ever produced. The jumbo jet has transported millions of passengers over the past 50 years. Given its popularity and iconic status ...