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Its premium value, delivered, for operators and passengers. Jun 20, 2006 the latest version of the boeing 747 being developed is the 747 8 and will incorporate fuelefficiency and cabin dynamics of the 787 dreamliner. Lufthansas first boeing 747 8i brandenburg operating lh 717 to fra gets airborne from runway 34r. Ba is the worlds largest operator of the boeing 747.

The 747 500x and 600x, proposed at the 1996 farnborough airshow, would have stretched the 747 and used a 777derived wing, but it did not attract enough interest to enter development. The ultimate guide to flying on the boeing 747 in 2019. The 7478, as the current new development of boeings largest airliner, is notably in direct competition on long haul routes. The airbus a380 and boeing 747 share a common drawback. In a pitch designed to save the boeing 747 8 and simultaneously kill the prospect of an airbus a380neo, emirates airlines has received a pitch for 100 of the slowselling boeing, two sources familiar with the situation tell leeham news and comment lnc. So the german airline pursuaded the us aircraft maker to develop the widebody 747 8 intercontinental. Report suggests b21 bomber, boeing 737, as new air force one. Boeing offers new, quiet, longerrange version of 747400 feb 26, 2002 the 747400x quiet longer range jetliner is being offered to the worlds airlines for delivery projected for early 2004. At aerotec flight center outside seattle, rollsroyce will use a 20yearold boeing 747 to test its ultrafan jet engine. Boeing hadnt sold a single 747 this year until korean air bought five on thursday. What is the latest version of the boeing 747 called.

The boeing 7478 is a widebody airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes, the latest and largest variant of the 747. Boeing rolled out the first 7478 the largest version of its iconic jumbo jet from its everett factory to the nearby paint hangar as a prelude to weeks of final testing. The boeing 7478, the newest and largest version of the 747 line, was rolled out thursday in everett. Rollsroyce to use retired boeing 747 as testbed for. The idea for the dreamlifter, an enhanced version of the existing boeing 747 400 freighter, came about as a need arose for the quick transport of parts for a new, revolutionary aircraft. It is available in passenger, freighter and other versions. Boeing 747 jumbo jet family cockpit poster printed and. Photo taken at tokyo haneda international hnd rjtt in japan on. New boeing 78710 dreamliner are set to replace the type once the current crisis is over and business returns to normal. Manufactured by boeing s commercial airplane unit in the united states, the original version of the 747 was two and a half times the size of the boeing 707, one of the common. Boeing said thursday it will restart production of its commercial airplanes next week in the seattle area, putting about 27,000 people back to work after operations were suspended because of the. Boeing to restart airplane production in seattle next week.

Boeing vows to restart puget sound airplane production. The 747 8 is the largest 747 version, the largest commercial aircraft built in the united states, and the longest passenger aircraft in the world. The 747 400 is a proven performer with high reliability and incorporates major aerodynamic improvements over earlier 747 models, including the addition of winglets to reduce drag, new avionics, and a new flight deck. The boeing 747 has more than one aisle, which means it is a widebody aircraft. Is it the end of the line for the boeing 747 as a commercial passenger plane. Boeing 747 new generation departure 10 minutes b747 only. The boeing 747 has inspired passengers and pilots since the late 1960s. The boeing corporation is currently producing the latest version of the 747, the boeing 747 8 intercontinental.

The company believes the engine could revolutionize aviation. New version of boeing 747 jumbo jet emerges from factory. The fourengine 747 uses a double deck configuration for part of its length. Will the boeing 7478 get new orders now the airbus a380. The 747 100 was the very first type of 747, which was made in 1966. Boeing finishes new design for freighter version of 747 the.

The seats of the 1st row provide more privacy to passengers. Boeing could now take advantage of supplier hunger for a new aircraft. A moment when everything came together the light, the subject, the background. The director at boeing gave a detailed explanation about the philosophy of. May 16, 2018 in this video, we take a look at the smallest and shortest boeing 747 variant. Unfortunately the recession of the early 1970s affected sales and few aircraft were sold.

Mahan air boeing 747 300 while the rest of the list consists of boeing 747 400s and 747 8is, mahan air is the last airline in the world to operate the 747 classic more precisely 747 300 on scheduled passenger flights. Newer aircraft have eaten away at the boeing 747s market share with. In a slightly ironic twist of fate, production of the boeing 747 has outlasted the aircraft that stole its crown as the biggest passenger aircraft. The boeing 747 is a large widebody airliner and cargo aircraft manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes in the united states.

Bangalore, boston, buenos aires, chicago, mexico city, new york jfk, sao paulo, tokyo, washington d. Boeing 747 simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The latest version of the boeing 747 being developed is the 747 8 and will incorporate fuelefficiency and cabin dynamics of the 787 dreamliner. The boeing 747100 laid the groundwork for later versions of the 747. Boeing exec says the 747 jumbo jets future will be as a. The lower deck contains 15 flat bed seats that have 180 degrees recline. Boeing achieved th extra fuselage length b installing a ft 4in 4. Oct 25, 20 boeing gets the bulk of the money from a new plane upon delivery, so faster deliveries mean better cash flow. Boeing introduces new version of boeing 747 jumbo jet. Pictured is a 747 8i belonging to lufthansa, the latest version of the jumbo jet. Boeing should come up with an updated version of the 747. For the 50th anniversary of the boeing 747, ssg announces the release of its long awaited followon to the ssg 747 8 series.

After introducing the 747400, boeing considered larger 747 versions as. Design new fuel saving engines and make it more ecofriendly. Boeing unveiled the first prototype of its upcoming 777x in a private. Boeing had considered largercapacity versions of the 747 several times during the 1990s and 2000s boeing new large airplane. At this rate, the current backlog of outstanding boeing 747 orders will be complete by 2022.

Some of boeing s puget sound executives return to work friday. The 7478, as the current new development of boeings largest airliner, is notably in direct competition on longhaul routes. Klm to retire last boeing 747 in april international flight. And with more than 400 seats available, this new 747 creates a unique. Korean air is latest airline to get boeings newest.

After introducing the 707 in october 1958, pan am wanted a jet 2. Sep 28, 2018 boeings latest version of the jet, the 7478, was given an engine overhaul and new wings, at the urging of lufthansa and sutter, who despite retirement remained a boeing adviser into his 90s. It was wearing the colors of korean air lines and it is. Dec 04, 2009 korean air is the first asian airline to order the passenger version of the new, fuelefficient 747 8. Its market viability is up in the air, though, because most passenger airliners are opting for the even larger airbus a380. The companys puget soundarea facilities north of seattle could start back up by april 20, boeing said in a statement on thursday, putting some 27,000 employees back to work in several stages next week production of the 737, 747, 767 and 777 aircraft will resume first, seeing most workers return between april 20 and april 21, while employees building the 787 will get back to work three.

No doubt boeing has the technology and resources to update this beautiful aircraft. Inside the newest boeing 747 boeing customer experience. Oct 31, 2019 the longawaited version 2 of supercritical simulations boeing 747 8i has been released, following extensive teasing less than 24 hours prior to being put on sale. The most common variation for international travelers today is version 747400. But, with just 17 aircraft in the production queue and no new orders in 2019. Boeing is expected to begin offering customers a new version of the 777 by year end. The hinged nose of the 747 cargo version allows for easy access to its cavernous interiors. This is isnt yet a formal proposal, as far as we know. Boeing offers new, quiet, longerrange version of 747400. The boeing 7478 is the latest and final version of the boeing 747. Boeing gets loi for 30 7478 passenger jets aeronews network. The good news is that this reduces to four the number of socalled white tail 747 jets aircraft already built but now without a buyer. The initial version of the 747 was the 100, the 200 followed in 1971 with more powerful engines and higher mtow. Boeing designed the 747 s humplike upper deck to serve as a first class lounge or as is the general rule today extra seating, and to allow the aircraft to be easily converted to a cargo carrier by removing seats and installing a front cargo door.

The boeing 747 is one of the easiest planes in the world to recognise. The plane can seat up to 467 passengers and can fly as. I tried to film this special painted boeing 7478 of cargolux for a long time and last tuesday i finally managed to film it departing from maastricht. With new breakthroughs in aerodynamics and engines, the 777x will deliver 10 percent lower fuel use and emissions and 10 percent lower operating costs than the competition.

Boeing 7478 intercontinental specs, interior, seats, engines. The boeing 747 8 is a widebody commercial airliner being developed by boeing commercial airplanes. The boeing 747 anniversary edition is no mere update, in many ways it is a whole new aircraft, starting with the base model in plane maker working up to the 3d external model, 3d cockpit and. The tokyo skyline accentuated by the tokyo skytree is visible clearly in the background. The new boeing 777x will be the worlds largest and most efficient twinengine jet, unmatched in every aspect of performance. Qantas announced wednesday it will retire its last boeing 747 400s by 2020, almost 50 years after it began flying an early version of the iconic jet. Ups order for 14 boeing 747 freighters might once have. This additional length provides 16% more revenue cargo volume, meaning 7 additional hold pallets.

So its no surprise that on highvolume routes the 7478 offers premium revenue potential. Boeing is also selling a private version of the 777x. Boeing gets the bulk of the money from a new plane upon delivery, so faster deliveries mean better cash flow. I made this mod accurate as possible but there are maybe some small mistakes because there.

The 777x is destined to serve as boeings new flagship and replace the iconic 747 jumbo jet. The 747 was the result of the work of some 50,000 boeing people. Boeing 7478 intercontinental specs, interior, seats. The newest version, the 747 8, was announced in 2005. New airplanes and new engines are created at the same time. Boeing quietly unveiled the 777x that will replace the 747. The boeing 747 has the advantage of existing for 50 years with most modern airports built around the possibility of the type landing one day. This photo is protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Lufthansas first boeing 7478 intercontinental is under.

A year after the program was launched, boeing announced tuesday it has finalized the design of the freighter version of the newest and largest version of its iconic 747 jumbo jet. Since its introduction with pan am in 1970, the boeing 747 has found a home. Aviation photos of boeing 747 400 aircraft shared by photographers from around the world. United parcel services new order of 14 boeing 747 freighters will keep 747 production going to at least 2022. The newest version of the 747, the 7478, is now being made.

Boeing unveiled the latest passenger version of its iconic 747 jumbo jet, hopeful it can win new orders for a model that for now boasts only two airline customers. It is often called the jumbo jet or queen of the skies. The current 747400 version is as modern as they get, but lufthansa thought. Boeing said it has moved the first 747 8 freighter out of the paint hangar in everett, washington state tuesday night. Trump design new air force boeing 747 8i version mod. This version of boeing 747 400 may accommodate 408 passengers in three classes. Seat map and seating chart klm boeing 747 400 new world business lower deck. Feb 19, 2020 on february 7, 2020, boeing received a letter of intent from avatar airlines for the purchase of 30 new 747 8 passenger version aircraft. Fortunately for boeing, many airlines saw the 747 as iconic and bought them, even if it was uneconomical for them. The 747 300 was made in 1980 and the 747 400 was made in 1985. Korean air already has arrangements to operate seven 747 8 freighters. The current 747 400 version is as modern as they get, but lufthansa thought boeing could do even better.

Qantas is latest major global airline to give up on boeing 747. The most striking 747 400 change is the addition of winglets, which boeing described as wingtip extensions that reduce liftinduced barriers and provide several lift lifts. Boeing 7478 intercontinental specs, interior, seats, engines, and price since its historic debut at the paris air show in 1969, the boeing company has introduced a number of variations on the 747 family, including the 747100, 747200 and 747300. Startup us carrier avatar airlines to buy 30 boeing 7478. Additionally, the cargo capacity of the boeing 747 is far superior to the airbus a380. Despite being able to carry more passengers, the a380 lacks teeth when it comes to the more lucrative cargo operations. Officially announced in 2005, the 747 8 is the latest evolutionary variant of the boeing 747, with lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings and improved efficiency. Korean air is latest airline to get boeing s newest, biggest 747. The passenger version of the 7478 first debuted in 2011 and was. According to flight global, boeing is producing 7478 and 8fs at a rate of six per year. Boeings 747 jumbo passenger plane is on the way out business. Jul 19, 2017 boeing earlier this month flew a 747 8 intercontinental back to the companys base in washington state from a paint shop in portland.

An inside look at the boeing customer experience center which features the new b747, b787 and b737 mock up cabin designs. Jul, 2018 an inside look at the boeing customer experience center which features the new b747, b787 and b737 mock up cabin designs. Aviation photos of boeing 747 200 aircraft shared by photographers from around the world. The 777x is destined to serve as boeing s new flagship and replace the iconic 747 jumbo jet.

Called the city of everett, it took off from a brand new runway at. A jumbo win for boeing as airbus announces the end of a380. This passenger jet have a longer fuselage, a revised wing design and new and improved engines and avionics systems which allow it to be quieter and more efficient than any of its predecessors. Boeing 747 jumbo jet changed travel these 5 ways cnn travel.

Called the incredibles, these were the construction workers, mechanics, engineers, secretaries and administrators who made aviation history by building the 747 the largest civilian airplane in the world in less than 16 months during the late 1960s. Boeing expects there to be a market for about 980 new freighters in the coming years. The boeing 747 is a lairge, widebouk twaaisle airliner wi fower weengmounted engines. Boeing quietly unveiled the 777x that will replace the 747 jumbo jet. As it is now harder than ever to fill a large aircraft with passengers, many airlines are opting to temporarily or permanently ground their larger and older types.

Boeing s new 747 8 intercontinental long version of its famed jumbo jet landed outside paris on sunday a day ahead of its debut outside the united states at the paris international air show. The first class and business class sections of the 7478 enable airlines to offer passengers the most private and premium accommodations in the sky. It will replace the boeing vc25a currently in survice. Although boeing is fulfilling a number of sales of its 747. The 747 will be replaced by the boeing y3 part of the boeing yellowstone project eventually. Boeing 747400 miami takeoff in heavy rain cockpit view duration. Boeing said it has moved the first 7478 freighter out of the paint hangar in everett, washington state tuesday night. So its no surprise that on highvolume routes the 747 8 offers premium revenue potential. Will the boeing 7478 get new orders now the airbus a380 is. The passenger version of the 747 8 first debuted in 2011 and was ordered by only a few airlines, including korean, lufthansa and air china. The latest buyer of 7478s is boeing the seattle times. Boeing still products the model, although most, if not all, of the orders are for freighter variants for various cargo operators.

Boeing commercial airplanes offers airplanes and services that deliver superior. The most common variation for international travelers today is version 747 400. Les adieux americains du mythique boeing 747 le point. The first new passenger version dubbed the 747 8 intercontinental, or 747 8i. The 747 8 will be powered by new generation genx engines, but this is not the only change, as the aircraft will be 5. And with more than 400 seats available, this new 747 creates a unique opportunity to maximize the bottomline potential of any highvolume route. Feb, 2017 report suggests b21 bomber, boeing 737, as new air force one. Kennedy international idlewild jfk kjfk in new york, usa in march, 1995. But the b7478 is not going completely out of our flying lives, but it is too be soon replaced by a completely new ground up rebuild and design of the b7478 v2. Boeing makes billiondollar bet on the 747 hauling cargo. The boeing 747, sometimes nicknamed the jumbo jet, is among the worlds most recognizable aircraft, and was the first widebody commercial airliner ever produced. Klm to retire last boeing 747 in april international.

Boeing added two 747 8s to its order book this week. The 747 8 officially announced in 2005, the 747 8 is the fourthgeneration boeing 747 version, with lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings and improved efficiency. En juillet 2018, 462 boeing 747 toutes versions confondues sont en service dans les compagnies aeriennes. Boeing test pilots have subjected the new 7478 freighter to some.