Why Didn’t Any US Airlines Order The Boeing 747-8?

The Boeing 747-8 is the latest and final variant of Boeing’s iconic aircraft. The 747-8 entered commercial service in June 2012 with Lufthansa. However, despite predictions of sales figures totaling more than 300 aircraft, the 747-8 was relatively unsuccessful for the US manufacturer, with only 155 built before production ended in 2023.