The final Boeing 747 has officially been handed off. CCS is honored to have taken part in the development of this legendary plane for over 50 years.
On 31 January 2023, the last Boeing 747 airplane to be produced was delivered at Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington. Dubbed the Queen of the Skies and known for its distinctive hump, the 747 was unveiled to the public for the first time in September 1968. A grand audience of the world’s press and representatives of the airlines that had placed orders for the aircraft were present at the Everett factory for its debut.
With twice the capacity of the Boeing 707 and the lowest seat-mile cost aircraft in the world at the time, the 747 Jumbo Jet transformed the aviation industry and air travel, making long-haul international travel affordable to the masses. In 1970, Boeing’s first 747 passenger aircraft flew with Pan Am, transporting over 300 people from New York to London. Since then, the company has sent out more than 1,500 of these wide body aircraft.
CCS has been a supplier of Boeing since development of the 747 entered service in the mid-1960s, providing our Dual Snap® Pressure, Temperature, and Flow Switches for this iconic airplane. We are saddened by the conclusion of the Queen of the Skies’ production, but we are proud to have contributed to its tremendous success.
CCS and our aftermarket support partner Seal Dynamics will continue to support the final 747 fleet as it continues to serve the world for many years to come.