EVERETT, Wash. — The last Boeing 747 jet left the company’s Everett factory Tuesday ahead of its delivery to Atlas Air early next year.
The company said its 747 has played a key role in Boeing’s aerospace history.
“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 of the 747 and 767 programs.
The jet was the worlds first twin-aisle airplane. Production began in 1967 and lasted 54 years. Over that time, 1,574 airplanes were built.
The 747-8 is the longest commercial aircraft in service at 250 feet, 2 inches.
At typical cruising speeds, the 747-8 travels about the length of three NFL football fields per second, according to news release from the company.
The final airplane to leave the plant is a 747-8 Freighter, which can carry 10,699 solid-gold bars or about 19 million golf balls.
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