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The revolutionary Boeing Model 247, developed in1933, was an all-metal, twin-engine airplane and the first modern passengerairliner.  Considered the first such aircraft to fullyincorporate advances such as all-metal, semi-monocoque construction, a fully cantilevered  wing and retractablelanding gear. Other advanced features included a gyro panel for instrumentflying, an autopilot, pneumatically operated de-icing equipment, avariable-pitch propeller and retractable landing gear.
the 247 was capable of crossing the United Statesfrom east to west eight hours faster than their predecessors, such as the FordTrimotor and Curtis Condor. Entering service on May 22, 1933, a Boeing AirTransport 247D set a cross-country record pace of 19½ hours with seven stops onits San Francisco and New York inaugural flight. Flying with 189 mph itstrip  was seven and a half hours shorter than that madeby any previous airliners.
The Boeing 247 introduces reliability, safety andcomfort in air travel and together 

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