Farewell to Boeing 747, stop production in 2022: sold the last four
It can be calmly said that the Boeing 747 is one of the most famous aircraft in the world. A well-known acronym [...]
It can be safely said that the Boeing 747 Is one of the most famous airplanes in the world. An acronym well known even to those who do not have the slightest notion about airplanes. Just think how famous they have been made by the film industry, which for years has done nothing but mention them. A cult destined to fade away, turning into legend. In fact, it has long since been announced that production of Boeing 747s is to come to an end. This makes the current examples in flight and those for sale true pieces of history.
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Specifically. Atlas Air has been awarded the latest models to be produced in Everett, Washington. The company, along with Boeing, announced the purchase of four 747-8 Freighter. A key move on the part of the company, which will thus have a way to respond adequately to the growing cargo demand in the world. Delivery is scheduled between May and October 2022.
A concept expressed by John W. Dietrich, President and Chief Executive Office of Atlas Air himself, "This is a significant growth opportunity. Dedicated freighters will continue to be in demand, taking into account how e-commerce and express continue to grow."
The advantages of a Boeing 747
There are a variety of benefits offered by a 747-8 Freighter. Customers will find themselves able to access the 20% more payload capacity. This is all against a significant fuel economy of 16% when compared to the previous generation 747. A look also at noise pollution, considering how the engines fitted allow a reduction in the noise produced by the 30%.
An important delivery, as explained by Stan Deal, President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, who said he was excited by the fact that operations of this kind will enable the "Queen of the Skies" to remain in the air for decades. All while retaining an absolute starring role.
The one created by Atlas Air is the largest Boeing 747 fleet in the world. A record that makes the company among the first in its industry. To date it boasts as many as 53 747 aircraft. However, the world-class assortment also includes some 737, 767 e 777.
The history of the B747
A painful farewell that of the Boeing 747, which strikes a chord with fans. The January 22, 1970 made her debut on the "Queen of the Skies," which celebrated an impressive 50 years last year. Her first flight was made in a historic livery, that of the Pan Am. The debut commercial route went from JFK in New York to Heathrow in London.
Unaware of the glory it would achieve, Boeing decided not to bet decisively on its own examples, proceeding to build no more than 400 aircraft. History has told another version of events, however, with about 1,600 units built by the late 1990s. A widespread reputation among insiders and passengers alike. Statistics point out that about 6 billion passengers have boarded a 747 over the decades.
