Air India bid farewell to its last Boeing 747 on April 22, marking the end of an era as the jumbo jet departed from Mumbai after being sold to a foreign company. Before taking off, the aircraft ...

Atlas Air was the final 747 customer with an order of four 747-8 freighters, according to Boeing. The last B747 was rolled out from the production facility on December 6, 2022.

Air India had taken delivery of its first Boeing 747 on March 22, 1971. Often referred to as the “Jumbo Jet,” it was one of the most iconic and recognisable aircraft in the world.

Air India sold its last remaining four Boeing 747-400s to Aersale, a US company which deals in aged commercial jets. The jumbo, VT-EVA, named ‘Agra’, was the first of the four jets to depart.

Boeing built its last-ever 747 in December. ... The 747 was a hit at the Paris Air Show in 1969, ... international airlines including Air Canada, Air India and Japan Airlines were using the aircraft.