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While passengers lament the loss of the Queen of the Skies from many airline fleets, as a type, the 747 has never been so prolific. Although passenger variants have been grounded, retired and scrapped, their cargo compatriots, the 747F, have become more important than ever.
The Queen is still on her throne //
The Boeing 747F, with its unique lifting nose and incredible range, has proven itself a crucial tool in the movement of goods, and its set to stay that way for some time yet. //
Pre-COVID, around 28,000 flights per month would operate with the 747F, but since March, that number has been steadily increasing. By December, Spire recorded more than 40,000 flights per month operated by the 747F.
