There is no doubt that few aircraft have left a legacy as vast and profound as the Boeing 747. Known as the “Queen of the Skies,” the 747 revolutionized long-haul travel and reshaped global air transport. Yet as fleets worldwide retire their aging jumbo jets in favor of more efficient models, one early variant stands out for its remarkable longevity: the Boeing 747-100. The question today is not just where the 747-100 is — but how and why it’s still flying at all.