What is a Boeing 747 8 plane?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Boeing 747-8 is a wide-body airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the largest variant of the 747. After introducing the 747-400, Boeing considered larger 747 versions as alternatives to Airbus’s proposed Airbus A3XX.
What is the future of the Boeing 747-8I?
The Boeing 747-8I was intended to fill a niche between the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 777-300ER. The future for the 747-8 passenger version appears limited. Airlines bought the original 747 primarily for its range, not its capacity.
Is the Boeing 747-8 certified by the FAA?
“Boeing Completes FAA Certification For 747-8 Intercontinental”. Aviation Daily. Retrieved April 29, 2019. ^ “747-8 Environmental performance – Quieter airport communities” p. 17, Boeing / Cargolux, July 15, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012. ^ “Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Receives FAA Approval for 330-Minute ETOPS” (Press release). Boeing.
What is the new ECS on a Boeing 747 8?
The Boeing 747‑8 includes a new environmental control system (ECS) that integrates the air supply control system and the cabin air-conditioning and temperature control system. The new ECS on the 747-8 takes advantage of new technology to offer greater capacity, increased efficiency, and improved maintainability.
Where is the Boeing 747-8 made?
Boeing’s Everett Facility at Paine Field, originally built for the 747 program, is the site of 747-8 assembly. On November 14, 2005, Boeing announced the launching of the 747 Advanced as the “Boeing 747-8”.
How many Boeing 747-8s did Kal order?
^ a b “KAL orders five Boeing 747-8 passenger aircraft”. Air Transport Intelligence news via FlightGlobal.com, December 4, 2009. ^ “Guggenheim cancels orders for two Boeing 747-8Fs”.
When did the Boeing 747-8 Freighter come out?
Boeing firmed the 747-8 Freighter’s configuration in October 2006. The 747-8, as a new development of Boeing’s largest airliner, is notably in direct competition on long-haul routes with the Airbus A380, a full-length double-deck aircraft introduced in 2007.