BUSINESSTHE ATLANTIC
The Boeing 747 Begins Its Final Descent
The Boeing 747, once a symbol of American innovation and global travel, is being phased out as airlines replace it with smaller, more efficient aircraft. The final 747 was produced in 2023, and many decommissioned planes now reside at Pinal Airpark in Arizona, where they await dismantling or storage.
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