Boeing Rolls Out Second to Last 747—Ever

[Dave Blake]

Boeing rolled out one of the last 747s to be built at its Everett, Washington, factory this week—54 years after the first “queen of the skies” rolled out from the same building and plant at Paine Field (KPAE). The legacy jumbo jet undoubtedly transformed Boeing’s business while inspiring pilots and catalyzing the wider travel industry.

The 747-8 freighter with the registration N862GT is the second to last 747 being built and will be followed only by the N863GT, now in assembly. The last three 747s produced will go to major cargo carrier Atlas Air, which already has more than 50 747s in service.

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