Originally Posted by TOGA LK

The 747 is still relevant. Boeing is testing the 747-800 and Asian heavy hitters like Cathay rely heavily upon that airframe (and the 777-300). Furthermore, when they are devalued to some point it is my understanding the BCF makes a great freight machine. The 747-200 was long in the tooth, but maybe the -400 will someday allow the 747 to re-enter the airline cargo world.