The American engineer known as the father of the Boeing 747 has died at the age of 95.
Joe Sutter, who passed away on August 30, was best known for his work with Boeing, where he led development on the 747 jet airliner.
Launched in 1970, the aircraft was the first to be termed a "jumbo jet". It is widely credited with bringing air travel to the masses, as its wide body could hold more passengers than previous commercial aircraft.
Joe Sutter, the engineer behind the Boeing 747, has died aged 95
The 747 retained its title as the world's biggest airliner for 37 years, until it was overtaken by another Boeing model, the A380 in 2010.
Born on March 21, 1921, Sutter began his 40-year career at Boeing by working on a production line in one of its plants while undertaking his studies in aeronautical engineering at the University of Washington. The Boeing 747 played a major role in making air travel more accessible in the 1970s
He was put in charge of the 747 design team from 1965, leading up to its eventual completion and delivery to its first buyer, Pan Am. It entered commercial service on January 22, 1970.
Sutter attributed the aircraft's success in part to it being designed to function as a freighter in the case of supersonic transport becoming popular.

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