The Eighth Version of The Boeing 747
The airline is also evolving at a rapid pace, having increased more news about the emergence of new projects in terms of aircraft and airports. One of the most commented on what is the last year has to be that of the Boeing 747-8, a new version (eighth eighth version of 747) of one type of aircraft used worldwide for what comes be commercial flights and cargo. For this occasion we come to know more about the characteristics and history can be found behind this new aircraft.
This is a commercial airliner, known for its widebody aircraft. The plane created by the U.S. company Boeing Commercial Airplanes, made its maiden flight on 8 February 2010. It is noteworthy that this aircraft can accommodate 467 passengers, and offers 3 classes as well as plenty of space for luggage. It is also worth noting that this is a plane that produces fewer emissions (spends 16% less fuel than its predecessor, the 747-400), in addition to be 30% quieter than the previous model
You will be interested to know that Air China has bought 5 planes Boeing 747-8, valued at 1,139 million euros. Thus becomes the first airline in China which engages the passenger version of the new 747-8.
On the other hand we tell you that Lufthansa is another company that has requested the purchase of the 747-8 Intercontinental. Another airline is in talks with Boeing to acquire this aircraft is Korean Air.
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