Only a few of the greatest purchasers of the Boeing 747 were US airlines, and some still have them in service.

Northwest's 15 Boeing 747-200F cargo ... By far the most fascinating afterlife for Delta 747s exists for the airline's 747-400 jets. These aircraft were retired most recently, and as a result ...

Northwest Airlines. Although the last -400 was built in 2009, many of these aircraft were converted to freighter aircraft and still fly today. The 747-400 was one of the heaviest commercial ...