Boeing reveals stretched 747 superjumbo rival
15.02.11
Boeing has unveiled its new 747-8 Intercontinental plane, the latest version of an historic aircraft and a competitive response to the Airbus A380 superjumbo. The 747-8 will seat 400 to 500 passengers.
At a ceremony on Sunday, about 10,000 people gathered in Everett, Washington State, for the 747-8 unveiling. The company said: ‘As the only airplane in the 400 to 500-seat market, the 747-8 Intercontinental will give operators an airplane perfectly suited for long, heavily travelled routes around the world.'
Boeing said the 747-8 will have 12% lower costs - offering the lowest seat-mile cost of any large commercial jetliner - and 16% better fuel economy than its predecessor, the 747-400. This will cut its emissions. It will also be quieter than previous 747's.
The aircraft also incorporates interior features from the much delayed 787, including a curved, upswept architecture, ‘giving passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort, while adding more room for personal belongings.' Pictures and videos are available on the Boeing website.
Lufthansa is the launch customer for the aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter. Lufthansa also flies the A380, which it configures the A380 with 526 seats.
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