The largest operator of the aircraft, the US airline, has leased jets from BOC Aviation to meet strong global demand for air freight

The 747-8F freighter aircraft is the 1,574th manufactured since 1969 and will be operated by Atlas Air on behalf of Apex Logistics

Older Airbus aircraft are showing cracked spars while some 747-8 and 747-400s experience premature fuel pump wear

Model 747-8F was delivered to freighter Atlas Air, which will also receive the last 747 next year

Final aircraft, a 747-8F freighter, was seen on the assembly line at Everett and could be delivered in October

Boeing 747-8F variant will be delivered to Atlas Air, marking the end of production of the "Queen of the Skies"

Atlas Air will receive final aircraft in cargo version in less than a year, ending the career of the most famous commercial jetliner

US cargo company will receive the last four jets of the model in 2022, ending its assembly

Airframer managed 59 orders, but had a negative balance of 784 aircraft, the vast majority of 737 MAX

Planemaker had only four deliveries, three freighters and a military aircraft