On September 30, 1968, the first 747 was rolled out of the custom-built Everett Plant, the world's largest building by volume. The 747's first flight took place on February 9, 1969, and the 747 was certified in …

30 September 1968: The first Boeing 747, City of Everett, was rolled out at Boeing’s Everett, Washington plant. It was registered as N7470, and carried Boeing’s serial number, 20235.

First flight occurred on February 9, 1969, followed by an extensive test program. The first 747 engine, the Pratt & Whitney JT9D, was an equally challenging engineering effort; it experienced numerous …

Braniff International’s first 747 was placed into service on a daily round-trip between Texas and Hawaii on January 15, 1971. Known alternately as Big Orange and 747 Braniff Place, it was marketed as “a …

Oct 21, 2024 · The first Boeing 747 rolled out of the Everett Plant (the world's largest building by volume) on September 30, 1968. Its first flight took place on February 9, 1969.

The first Boeing 747-400 ever built— Ship 6301 —retired from service on September 9, 2015, after logging more than 61 million miles. You can now tour it as the 747 Experience at the Delta Flight …

Jul 4, 2025 · The Boeing 747 program officially began in 1968, with the rollout of the first unit—nicknamed the “City of Everett” —from Boeing’s purpose-built facility in Everett, Washington.

Apr 16, 2025 · The Boeing 747 made its maiden flight on February 9, 1969 and then entered service with Pan American World Airways. It revolutionized air travel, made flying more affordable (since …

The 747-100, the first in the series, made its debut flight on February 9, 1969, and began commercial service with Pan Am in 1970. Its size was unprecedented, boasting a double-deck design that could …

Feb 9, 2023 · The 747-100 series was the first version to be built. It was operated by a flight crew of three—pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer—and was designed to carry 366 to 452 passengers.