As #AviationHistoryMonth comes to a close, we'd like to mention the SOFIA - or Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy - a Boeing 747SP aircraft modified to carry a 106-inch reflecting telescope. Retired in 2022, the SOFIA allowed astronomers to study the solar system and beyond in ways that are not possible with ground-based telescopes. #avgeek #aviationphotography #planespotting #MSPAirport #mspairportspotter | MSP Airport

I flew on a private Boeing 747-SP VIP Jet from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Marana, AZ, USA. I was the only passenger traveling inside this $200 million flying palace private 747 jet. Check out the luxurious interior of this ex head of state airplane in the video. Sit inside the cockpit and watch how the pilots fly the B747 classic. It was just an exhilarating and unbelievable experience flying on a B747-SP VIP plane in 2019. | Sam Chui