Check Six: Boeing 747 Is 50 Years Old

#OTD: On September 30, 1968, the first 747 rolled out of the Everett assembly building before representatives of the 26 airlines that had ordered the airplane. Thank you to our exceptional 747/767 teammates who are continuing the legacy of producing this incredible airplane! pic.twitter.com/TpLsRrvsHE

— Boeing Airplanes (@BoeingAirplanes) September 30, 2018

Has it really been 50 years? But unfortunately, no American carrier currently uses Boeing 747s; the last flight was earlier this year. View the CNN article.

Learn more about the 747’s future from the Boeing website, which includes the Air Force One new presidential aircraft.