In a ceremony that was broadcast live online, the aircraft was handed over to its new owner, US air cargo operator Atlas Air, at Boeing's plant in Everett, Washington.

The last Boeing 747 ever built—line number 1,574—is owned and operated by Atlas Air, a major American cargo and charter airline. The aircraft, a 747-8 Freighter (tail number N863GT), was delivered in an emotional ceremony at the Everett factory in January 2023, marking the end of the "Queen of the Skies" 54-year production run. In 2026, this specific aircraft is a workhorse of global trade, often flying long-haul routes between Asia and the United States. It features a unique decal near the nose honoring Joe Sutter, the legendary engineer known as the "Father of the 747." While passenger versions of the 747 have mostly been retired by major carriers like British Airways and United in favor of more efficient twin-engine jets, the freighter version owned by Atlas Air remains highly prized for its unique nose-loading door and massive 133-ton payload capacity. It is expected to remain in active service through the 2040s, serving as a flying monument to the golden age of four-engine jumbo jets.