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Boeing Celebrates 55 Years Of The 747
The Boeing 747, first produced in 1968, was designed for Pan Am and became one of the world's most iconic aircraft. The 747 features a double-deck design and a cargo door, allowing for easy conversion into a freighter. Its cockpit is located on the top deck. Over 1,500 747s have been delivered in the past 55 years, with Atlas Air being the largest operator, followed by British Airways and Lufthansa. One of the world's most famous aircraft rolled out of production 55 years ago. The… (www.msn.com) More...
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My dad, an aeronautical reliability engineer who had to travel a lot on the job, really like this plane. My sister, a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines, *loved* this plane!
55 is a good number. Let's not make it 56. If you don't know what I am talking about - ask noise sensitive neurodivergent people who are regularly abused by life ending noise 747 produces. Once we are done suing local airport and FAA we are going after Boeing. Designed by ableists made by ableists and will be ended by the disabled.
"Pan Am accepted delivery of the first 747 on January 15, 1980"
I think that date should be 1970. I flew Pan Am in '72, '75 and '78.
I think that date should be 1970. I flew Pan Am in '72, '75 and '78.
The first time I saw & then boarded a 747 I couldn't believe it could actually take off, and with so many passengers. I was in awe! Great aircraft, have loved them ever since. That's how old I am!!!
I flew the -100 and -200. The -100 (original design) was one of the best handling airplanes ever. When hand flown, it was like flying a big, giant, Beechcraft. It was rumored we had the seventh one of the assembly line. 4 of the best years of my career.
