Iranian soldiers and the Sultan of Oman's Boeing 747 at Tehran's airport.Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERSSeveral airlines retired the Boeing 747 during the pandemic and Boeing stopped production.But the iconic "Queen of the Skies" is still operated by several country's governments and royals.That includes China's Xi Jinping and the Saudi King, who boards on a golden escalator.The Boeing 747 has become one of the most iconic airplanes ever built since it was introduced in 1970.
The Boeing 747 Is A Rarer Sight But Still Popular With Heads Of State. See Which Royals And Presidents Have A 'queen Of The Skie
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Tue, 12/31/2024 - 4:31am
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- The Boeing 747 is a rarer sight but still popular with heads of state. See which royals and presidents have a 'Queen of the Skies.'
The King of Saudi Arabia boards his Boeing 747 on a golden escalator, while Turkey's jet was gifted by Qatar following diplomatic support.
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