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The Boeing 747 is considered to be one of the most recognizable airliners ever manufactured.
Boeing delivered the last 747 to Atlas Air in January 2023, ending 747 production.
KEY POINTS
- 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.
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