Air force announced that it will continue the boeing tradition with the 747 8, which will replace the two 747 200s that serve as the presidential air force one fleet. Iran the planes had problems referring to the two boeing 7478 made for russia the pair of intercontinental jumbo planes were originally built for russias ojsc transaero airlines that went bankrupt in 2015. Boeing 7478 is the largest commercial aircraft built in the united states. In november 2008, boeing announced delays to the delivery schedule with delivery of the first freighter variant moved from late 2009 to the third quarter of 2010 and delivery of the intercontinental passenger variant moved from late 2010 to the second quarter of 2011. No surprise that the 747 8 intercontinental looks like a 747. Lufthansa boeing 747830 dabyc to washington dulles iad flightnumber. Ups orders 14 additional 7478 freighters, plus four. Joe sutter father of the boeing 747, lsf doric aviation. Boeing 747 8 for sale boeing 747 8 intercontinental for sale serious inquiries only igr. Com make sure to include company name and contact information. In november 2008, boeing announced delays to the delivery schedule with delivery of the first. Why does the boeing 7478 have an outstanding safety record.
May 12, 2011 boeing test pilots have subjected the new 747 8 freighter to some extreme testing. The boeing 7478 is a fourengined longrange widebody airliner with a capacity of maximum 605 passengers in a partial double deck configuration produced by the american manufacturer boeing. Iran the planes had problems referring to the two boeing 7478 made for russia the pair of intercontinental jumbo. Despite modest sales, boeing is confident the plane will carry. Smaller, quiet cabin on upper deck, less chaos than downstairs. In 2010, i built the boeing 7878 dreamliner so this aircraft seemed appropriate to do next, adding to the fleet. The allnew boeing 7478 intercontinental, which the aviation giant formally.
Though 70% of the airplanes structural weight is brand new, it has the same iconic shape, though with some noticeable external. Aero 7478 offers operational improvements and cross. Seat is comfortable and window seat as on all 747sprovide great combo of view and huge storage bins to keep carryon stuff accessible all the time taxi, takeoff, landing, etc. The lufthansa crane will be flying high and in style on the new 7478 intercontinental starting in june 2012. 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. Boeing 747 jumbo jet changed travel these 5 ways cnn travel. Mar 16, 2011 the new 747 8 intercontinental ran all four engines for the first time on march 8, 2011, completing a key milestone in preparing boeing s largestever passenger jet for its maiden flight. The latest version, the boeing 7478 intercontinental, is also destined for great things. Faa tells boeing to fix 7478 software to avoid crash.
Air china celebrate airlines first 7478 intercontinental. Sunday marked the first flight of boeings allnew 7478 intercontinental. Maiden flight for boeings 7478 intercontinental cbs news. One major difference between the two is the location of the cockpit. The aircraft build on the companys 2016 order of 14 boeing 7478fs. The most recent version of the queen of the skies is the 7478 intercontinental, with new wings, engines, and technologies unimaginable to. Boeings largest ever airplane, the 7478i taking off on multiple occasions plus a landing at kbfi, boeing field, seattle. Lufthansa boeing 7478 taxiing for takeoff at frankfurt airport full. Boeing test pilots have subjected the new 7478 freighter to some extreme testing. Boeing 747400 father of a legend lufthansa magazin. Boeing 7478 intercontinental takes first flight youtube. Iran the planes had problems referring to the two boeing. The boeing 7478 intercontinental is a stateoftheart, highcapacity 747 with new engines, new wings and a. The plane has been dragged, dropped, soaked, forced.
New boeing 7478 intercontinental unveiling the video is a bit dark. The 7478 is a development of the boeing 747, which takes advantage of improvements in technology and aerodynamics. A boeing 7478 intercontinental airliner taxis before taking off at the paine field, in 2012 in everett, wash. May 12, 2011 the new boeing 747 8 intercontinental takes to the sky for its first flight, showing off a longer fuselage, more aerodynamic wing, and more fuelefficient engines. Billed as the aviation giants biggestever passenger plane, as well as its most fuel and costefficient. The two variants of the 747 8 were launched in 2005. The faa ordered boeing to immediately fix a potentially dangerous software glitch on. The new boeing 7478 intercontinental takes to the sky for its first flight, showing off a longer fuselage, more aerodynamic wing, and more fuel. The plane has been dragged, dropped, soaked, forced to hover, shudder and flutter. Hey guys, im looking for a free download boeing 747 8 for my fs2004. After the flight test program the 7478i was faa certified on december 14, 2011. The airplane features the newest wing and engine design in the industry.
Boeing launched the 7478 programme in november 2005. Whilst the media blow every incident up to screaming proportions the reality is that flying is very safe. Everett, washingtonboeing formally unveiled its 7478 intercontinental at a ceremony at its giant assembly plant here sunday. Boeing 7478 for sale boeing 7478 intercontinental for sale serious inquiries only igr. The boeing 747 8 is a widebody jet airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes. Mar 25, 2014 boeing 747 8 intercontinental jetliner, tail number a7hhe which is the firstdelivery vipconfigured aircraft for an undisclosed customer, rolls out for takeoff from paine field in everett, washington on february 28, 2012. Hey guys, im looking for a free download boeing 7478 for my fs2004. The 7478 is the third generation of the 747, with a lengthened fuselage. Ssg 7478 intercontinental advanced making the boeing 747 as enjoyable as possible. The first class and business class sections of the 747 8 enable airlines to offer passengers the most private and premium accommodations in the sky. The aerospace heavyweight formally unveils the next generation of its iconic jumbo jet. And travelers will love the new dreamlinerinspired interior, which includes lufthansas allnew businessclass seats. Takeoff maiden flight for boeings 7478 intercontinental.
Boeings largest airplane, the 7478 intercontinental, was officially put into service by launch customer lufthansa on its frankfurtwashington route in june. Boeings new 7478 continues a jumbo tradition wired. Lufthansa airbus a380 departure and take off english subtitles duration. When the 747 8 takes flight as the next air force one, boeing airplanes will mark more than half a century of presidential service through the jet age. Its the newest, biggest boeing to compete against airbus 380. Lh418 taxis and takes off at frankfurt main fra on runway.
Boeing 7478 specifications technical data description. The 747 8 is the third generation of the 747, with a lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings, new engines, and improved efficiency. Com make sure to include company name and contact information location and company needs flying on the inaugural boeing intercontinental flight with lufthansa airlinereporter. The 7478 intercontinental, the passenger version, is expected to fly next year. The stretched 747 advanced was launched as the 747 8 on november 14, 2005, for a market forecast of 300 aircraft. The boeing 7478 intercontinental is larger, faster, and more efficient than previous 747 models, and includes, among other things, a redesigned wing and flap system, as well as the new general electric genx engines.
The passenger version, named 747 8 intercontinental or 747 8i was formally launched on november 14, 2005, by boeing. The boeing 747 8 is a widebody airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes, the latest and largest variant of the 747. Boeing unveiled the 7478 intercontinental, its biggest airliner ever, yesterday, and with the glamor of the event behind it, the company faces the. So its no surprise that on highvolume routes the 747 8 offers premium revenue potential. Ssg 747 8 intercontinental advanced making the boeing 747 as enjoyable as possible. Think of the scale of the program and then consider how such projects are. The boeing 747 8 is a fourengined longrange widebody airliner with a capacity of maximum 605 passengers in a partial double deck configuration produced by the american manufacturer boeing commercial airplanes. The first version of the boeing 747 quickly acquired the nickname jumbo because of its awesomely gigantic dimensions. The first takeoff of boeings new 7478 intercontinental from everetts paine field. The new 7478 is the latest derivative of the 747 family of airplanes and is being developed in both freighter 7478f and passenger 7478i, for intercontinental versions. Boeing 7478 lufthansas stretched jumbo the first version of the boeing 747 quickly acquired the nickname jumbo because of its awesomely gigantic dimensions.
Lufthansa boeing 7478 intercontinental dabyf close up takeoff to frankfurt. Lufthansa boeing 7478 intercontinental dabyf close up. By roy eggink, chief engineer, 7478 program, product development and. Faa tells boeing to fix 7478 software to avoid crash reuters.
That qualifies it for the title of the worlds longest passenger aircraft. This version is derived from the fgbr version with modifications to the 3d models and fdm, and the addition of many systems. On the boeing 7478, it is on the upper deck, where it has been found since the original 747. Mar 20, 2011 the first takeoff of boeing s new 747 8 intercontinental from everetts paine field. The 747 8 is a development of the boeing 747, which takes advantage of improvements in technology and aerodynamics. Boeing 7478 intercontinental starts its engines youtube. The boeing 7478 is a widebody jet airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes. The boeing 7478 intercontinental is larger, faster, and more efficient than previous 747. This file is licensed under the creative commons attribution 2. Ges genx2b engine for the new boeing 7478 airplane achieves. The new plane features a new color scheme for boeing. Faa orders boeing to fix possibly dangerous 747 software fault. Flight management computer fmc software upgrades and. After introducing the 747 400, boeing considered larger 747 versions as alternatives to the airbus a3xx.
Federal aviation administration on tuesday ordered an immediate fix to the latest version of boeing cos 7478 plane, saying a software glitch could cause it to lose thrust when close to. Ups will also purchase 4 new boeing 767 freighters, adding capacity for customers on both u. Boeing launched the 747 8 programme in november 2005. Despite modest sales, boeing is confident the plane will carry on the. Sunday marked the first flight of boeing s allnew 747 8 intercontinental. The new 7478 intercontinental ran all four engines for the first time on march 8, 2011, completing a key milestone in preparing boeings largestever passenger jet for its maiden flight. The passenger version, named 7478 intercontinental or 7478i was formally launched on november 14, 2005, by. A boeing 7478 intercontinental of launch customer lufthansa shortly after takeoff the boeing 7478i was intended to fill a niche between the airbus a380 and the boeing 777300er. Air force announced that it will continue the boeing tradition with the 7478, which will replace the two 747200s that serve as the presidential air force one fleet.
Lufthansa leads the way with new 7478 intercontinental. The 7478 can cover the length of a football field in one second at takeoff. Mike james media boeing 7478 intercontinental project. Mar 20, 2011 boeing s nextgeneration 747, the 747 8 intercontinental, takes off from paine field in everett, wash. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository. Boeing 7478 intercontinental jetliner, tail number a7hhe which is the firstdelivery vipconfigured aircraft for an undisclosed customer, rolls out for takeoff from paine field in everett. Personal viewscreens and tables are in the armrest, but this did. Faa tells boeing to fix 7478 software to avoid crash boeing 7478 intercontinental jetliner, tail number a7hhe which is the firstdelivery vipconfigured aircraft for an undisclosed customer. The boeing 747 8 intercontinental is a stateoftheart, highcapacity 747 with new engines, new wings and a dramatically enhanced passenger experience. Undoubtedly, since these are the two biggest passenger aircraft in the skies, comparisons will be made between lufthansas 7478 and its airbus a380 fleet. Aug 05, 2017 boeing 7478 is the largest commercial aircraft built in the united states. Ups has exercised options to order 14 additional boeing 7478 freighters, providing additional capacity in support of accelerating demand for u. One of the best seats in the air for business travel.
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