The Boeing 747 has become one of the most iconic airplanes ever built since it was introduced in 1970. The double-decker aircraft pioneered the use of the term "jumbo jet." But the "Queen of the Skies" is growing old, and its four engines are thirstier than newer, more fuel-efficient jets.
Yet sometimes, reputation outweighs efficiency. The 747 is still the jet of choice for 11 governments and royal families around the world. Air Force One is the most iconic - although technically, it's not a 747 but a militarized version called the VC-25A.
A handful of Boeing 747s are still flying commercially, but you're more likely to see one carrying cargo. During the pandemic, airlines like British Airways, KLM, and Qantas retired their 747s, and Boeing decided to end production.
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