This was the 25th 747-100 built and it began its life with Pan American World Airways in March 1970 as N744PA, and finally served with GE Aviation since the 9th March 1992. The 747-100 was a long range, wide-body airliner powered by Pratt & Whitney Engine JT9D – 7A engines, and entered service in January 22, 1970. The last B747-100 was delivered in 1986. The first 747-100s were built with six upper deck windows (three per side) to accommodate upstairs lounge areas.
Many 747-100s were converted into freighters later on. A total of 168 747-100s were built; 167 were delivered to customers. Boeing kept the prototype N7470 (CN 20235) and aptly named it "City of Everett" The first 747-100 emerged on the 30th September 1968. The 747 has evolved over the decades to comprise variants such as the 747-200, the 747-300, 747SP, the 747 Combi, the 747-400, and the 747‑400ER (Extended Range). Qantas was among the 26 airlines that ordered the 747 aircraft, with its logo featured on the side of the fuselage of that original 747. The airline started 747 service in September 1971 and has operated 65 of the type in total. However, Qantas announced in May this year it planned to withdraw all its 747s from the fleet by the time it celebrates its centenary at the end of 2020 replacing them all with the latest Boeing 787-9's.
Currently, Boeing offers the 747-8I (passenger) and 747-8F (freighter). However, there are only 22 outstanding orders for the 747 and all 22 are for the freighter version of the aircraft.
As of the 31st August 2018, the total number of 747s delivered stood at 1,546, according to the Boeing website.
Some of the information sourced from here
http://newsinflight.com/2018/11/16/the-final-flight-of-worlds-last-boeing-747-100/?
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