4.5K views · 123 reactions | How Much Did The Boeing #747 Cost To Build? The "Jumbo Jet's" program was way over budget. The iconic Queen of the Skies, the #Boeing747, entered commercial service in 1970. With numerous variants produced between 1968 and 2023 before the company pulled the plug... #Aviation | Simple Flying | Facebook

7.7K views · 101 reactions | It's the end of an era for a giant of aviation. More than five decades after they first took to the skies, the final commercial Boeing 747 jumbo jet will be delivered for service. Dubbed the 'original jumbo jet', the 747 ushered in a new era of travel doubling plane capacity to up to 400 seats. Its successor, the 777x won't be ready until 2025. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/sydney #Boeing #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney | Facebook

30K views · 651 reactions | After over 50 years in production, the Boeing 747 takes its final bow as the world’s first jumbo jet. Its designers, known as “The Incredibles,” developed the aircraft in just 28 months and it revolutionized air travel with its massive size and affordability. The 747’s farewell ceremony drew aviation enthusiasts, including John Travolta. | Sunday Roast | Facebook