Boeing Considers Ending Production of Iconic 747

2 busy trying to shove 737's at airlines. What they should have done was re-engine the 757 to a next-gen...They would have orders left and right for that plane.

Well, sad, but times are a changing...
According to some older Friend-Pilots who flew the 747, from the 707 and then went on to more modern ones, the airplane of their lives was the doomed Lockheed L1011 Tristar, in the 500 version, considered by most Pilots the BEST airplane of all times...
And gone many years ago, now too...

The 747 has been a HUGE part of my life, growing up in the Everett area in the 1960's. Watched the first flight, attended Everett Community College in 1969 - 1970 earning a Airframe Mechanic licence in a course structured to provide flight line mechanics for Boeing, went through the Boeing Layoff just before Christmas 1969, after which you couldn't find a job mowing grass, enlisted in the Navy Delayed Entry Program, after I WON the Draft Lotto. Dad and Mom both worked for Boeing, doing the standard "for a 30 year retirement, expect 15 years laid off, recalled, laid off. I said Hell With That, stayed in the Navy for 23 years.

My office is located in Mojave, CA where I can see the "Boneyard". I've seen many 747's get scrapped over the last 12 years. Always wondered how many Mom and Dad help build.

Maybe I'm talking senseless, but from a financial point of view, how cost-effective would these aircraft be if only used to cover shorter but busier routes having 600+ seats arrangements only? Say LAX-JFK, DFW/IAH-ORD, etc. It could take 1 747 to cover what 2 or 3 A320s serve.

Just thinking.

There has got to be a way to save such a beautiful icon of the Jet Age !
Re-engine; new construction materials, re-deigned wing, etc
WE just can't standby and watch this beauty fly west into the sunset !
Captain G.M Crump

My Father is rolling over in his grave( sigh)

When are the 747-8's scheduled to be delivered to the Air Force for use as Air Force One to replace the current fleet of 747-200's

Probably overdue. Too much has changed in the last 40+ years. Just as I see the MD-80s still flying some of the older airframes must be beyond their lifespan. I do understand that they are talking about NEW construction but the 747 is the past.

Here is the story in English. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/boeing-considers-ending-production-iconic-747-2016-07-27

As someone whose flew 747s for thirty plus years........

As sad day. Boeing missed the boat in seizing the moment (and marketshare) when Airbus launched the A380 and Boeing turned their noses up at the idea of a future upgraded Jumbo. Although Airbus is now struggling with A380 sales, a large portion of the sales and deliveries it has successfully made, thus far, should have gone to the 747-8, had Boeing not dithered.

Agree on the 757 point. They are losing some market share to Airbus so I guess the 737 is their current profit cash cow!

Very sad. :( I love the 747

Twins are the future. Putting love aside, why continue the 747. There are countless reasons why ending production would be the smart move and even smarter for the airlines.

It would indeed be a sad day in the airline industry if those massive aircrafts stop gracing our skies .

The biggest icon in the air.

The Queen of the skies for so many years has to meet the economics of the 777-300 and soon the 777X. While the 777 was designed to give added comfort with wider seats, at nine abreast, the airlines decided to stay at 747 seating comfort and install a ten abreast seating arrangement. A difficult airplane to compete with unless carrying oversize cargo.

I remember growing up in the 80's and seeing so many "big jets" at the airport. There were a bunch of dc-3's, MD-80's and 747's. Airline goals were so different back then, Now it looks like Queen of the Skies is going to have to join all those other wide bodied aircraft.

Times are changing quickly. The future is supersonic with short T.O. and Landing.

Easier said than done, but I wondered if a two engine version of the 747 might have a future. If would mean a redesigned wing and an engine with 20=25% more thrust than tho engines on a 777. Even still, would there be demand for such an aircraft?

Just my thoughts thanks

All is not only about the B-747's demise but also about four engined airplanes in general. Carbon emission restrictions are now the rule of the land and such are becoming increasingly restrictive worldwide. It's proven that carbon footprints favor fewer engines for the job. Because of this, DC-8's B-747 classics, DC-10's and L-1011's are pretty much outlawed today from entering European airspace. Can the B-747-400 and A-340 be far behind? The A-380?

I've never flown in a 747, but I've always admired it. I was in Guatemala City when the very first one arrived there. I think there were about 15,000 people watching it come in. It seemed to fly in slow motion.

Will the "AIR FORCE ONE" be replaced ????? Perhaps the C-17 should be used for "AIR FORCE ONE".

I think there is another wrinkle. Boeing is losing market share to Airbus.
The thing that I find curious is US Based carriers that eschew US made aircraft in deference to a foreign manufacturer.

I think you guys are all right about your thoughts but I'm not sure of my own thoughts the 737 is a good acft.The 757 is older as well but is able to land smaller runways that a737 can? I don't think so is 757 as effience has 787 is don't think so. What it they make as effience by building using materials as 787 and call it 757 Dreamliner. But if you go to all the trouble of doing this he'll give a new name like what's up 787 I'm the new kid on the block I'm 800 and more effience.

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Boeing decides to stop production of Boeing 747s

Boeing has decided to stop production of all Boeing 747 including the 747-8 type.

http://news.yahoo.co.jp/pickup/6209204