Over 300 Still Active!? The State of the 747 in 2025

Boeing ended production of its iconic 747 at the beginning of 2023. While this marked the end of a significant chapter in aviation history, the aircraft type continues to fly for many carriers around the world. Sadly, it was the pandemic that really impacted 747 fleets as commercial passenger airlines used the global health crisis as an opportunity to retire their aging jumbo jet fleets.