# The Boeing 747 is considered to be one of the most recognizable airliners ever manufactured.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-28 · Simple Flying*

## Key points

- Boeing delivered the last 747 to Atlas Air in January 2023, ending 747 production.
- Currently, only four airlines operate the 747 for passenger service: Korean Air, Air China, Lufthansa, and Rossiya.
- Boeing 777X entry into service has been delayed to 2027 due to multiple setbacks.
- Airbus A350 replaced the planned A330 upgrade with a clean-sheet composite design, initially called XWB.
- Atlas Air is the largest 747 operator globally, primarily using the aircraft for cargo.

**Companies:** Boeing, Airbus, Atlas Air, UPS Airlines, Cargolux, Kalitta Air, Korean Air, Air China, Lufthansa, Pan American Airways, Japan Airlines, British Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, All Nippon Airways
**Countries:** USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Singapore, Qatar, South Korea

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