Boeing says farewell to 'Queen of the Skies' with last 747 delivery

More than half a century since the original jumbo jet ushered in a glamorous new jet age, helping bring affordable air travel to millions of passengers, the last-ever Boeing 747 was delivered on Tuesday, marking the start of the final chapter for the much-loved airplane.

In a ceremony that was broadcast live online, the aircraft was handed over to its new owner, US air cargo operator Atlas Air, at Boeing's plant in Everett, Washington.

In a dramatic opening of the hangar's sliding doors, Atlas Air's new plane was revealed behind...