Boeing Signals Possible Close Of 747 Production Line

Credit: Boeing
LOS ANGELES—Despite reducing the 747 assembly rate to just six aircraft per year, starting in September, Boeing confirmed that continuing softness in the global cargo market could force it to terminate production of its iconic widebody aircraft altogether. The company revealed the gloomy prognosis...

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