How Does Boeing 747 Affect Society

Boeing 747 People tend to take for granted of the technological advancements in today’s society. For every new object released in today there is a story of how it got there. Nowadays to travel long distance, such as going cross country or to Europe people are going to need to fly. In 1969 Boeing introduced to the world the biggest airplane at the time. This airplane is called the Boeing 747 and is the reason why people tend to travel comfortably to Europe and other far places. When the Boeing 747 was first introduced it had an immediate impact on society and it still influences our society today. Some of the immediate impacts were that it allowed more people to travel and it reduced airport traffic. Some future impacts it had were paving the way for future models and the creation of thousands of jobs. Before the 747 model came around Boeing had been creating 707 models. This model made its first flight on December 20, 1957 (Durson). This jet was able to accommodate up to 181 passengers and travel a range of 4800 kilometers. The wingspans on this jet were 130 feet 10 inches while its length was 144 feet 6 inches (Historical). This was not the first jet to be used commercially by airlines but it is recognized as being the first successful commercial jet, also credited being the jet that ushered
The Boeing 747 allowed more people to travel and at cheaper rates while also being the catalyst in making airports bigger. The ‘Queen of the Skies’ has also helped create thousands of jobs by being responsible of the creating of one of the biggest manufacturing buildings in the world. The Boeing 747 has helped allow people travel the world and shape society in our ability to travel the world with comfort. When this aircraft was first made, it was originally pushed to reduce airport traffic, but it has reshaped the way we travel