Seven innovations brought by the Boeing 747 to air travel
As production closed, the famous "Queen of the Skies" represented a turning point in the industry that helped popularize air travel around the world.
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End of supplier puts 747 production at risk
Triumph Group, responsible for the production of Boeing's jet structure, has just auctioned off the manufacturing gear used since the 1960s.
United Airlines to retire Boeing 747 in 2017
US airline has operated the 747 since 1970 and should remove them from its flights in October. Delta also will cease operating the famous commercial jet this year