Final Wings Mark Start Of Boeing's 747-8 Production Wind Down

Atlas Air 747-8
Credit: Atlas Air
Boeing has staged the left wing for the last 747-8F freighter onto the production line at Everett, Washington, marking the build-up for the aircraft’s final assembly process and close out of the historic 747 line later in 2022. The wings for the final 747-8 freighter, line number LN 1574, were...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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