How Long Will The Boeing 747 Remain Flying?

Known for its humped fuselage and lower per-seat costs that opened up long-haul travel to the masses, the Boeing 747 will go down in aviation history as one of the most influential commercial aircraft of all time. While production of the type has now drawn to a close, hundreds of examples of the legendary ‘jumbo jet’ remain in service today, begging the question as to how long it will continue flying.