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When looking for a Boeing 747 RC plane for sale, there are several specifications to consider. Here are some of the key specifications to look out for: Jim Proulx (April 4, 2012). "New Boeing 747-8 Freighter Hits High Marks with Six Months in Service" (Press release). Boeing. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014 . Retrieved August 24, 2014. Details and photo from first flight of second Boeing 747-8". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. March 15, 2010. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012 . Retrieved March 15, 2010. In the meantime, Sutter’s creation will continue to loom over the world’s airport terminals. And every time Mike Lombardi sees one, he’ll be reminded of the designer whose determination ensured that the 747 took flight.

On August 21, 2010, a 747-8F proved the variant's capability by taking off from the runway at Victorville, California weighing 1,005,000pounds (455,860kg). Its design maximum take-off weight (MTOW) is 975,000pounds (442,253kg). The fifth 747-8F joined the flight-test effort with its first flight on February 3, 2011. [52] On September 30, 2010, Boeing announced a further postponement, with the delivery of the first freighter to Cargolux planned for mid-2011. [53] [54] The Boeing 747, also known as the Jumbo Jet, is an American wide-body commercial airliner that was introduced in the late 1960s. It was the largest aircraft of its time and was revolutionary for its design and capabilities. Here are some key historical facts about the Boeing 747: US considers Airbus A380 as Air Force One and potentially a C-5 replacement". FlightGlobal.com, October 17, 2007.In May 2018, Qantas announced that it would retire the whole of its 747 fleet by 2020, including all 747-400ERs. [48] 747-400ERF [ edit ] KLM Cargo Boeing 747-400ERF Extended Range Freighter Even when you understand all the science of airplanes, I still think there’s a little bit of magic there too.” Korean Air firms up two additional 747-8F options". Flight International. March 18, 2011. Archived from the original on March 23, 2011 . Retrieved March 18, 2011. Boeing Completes Firm Configuration of 747-8 Freighter". Boeing.com. October 31, 2006. Archived from the original on November 10, 2006 . Retrieved July 14, 2012. The Boeing 747-8 is the latest series of the large, long-range wide-body airliners in the Boeing 747 family from Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Following the gradual withdrawal of older examples of the type from passenger service from the early-2010's onward, a relatively large number of Boeing 747-400s have entered preservation after being decommissioned. The plane that Boeing unveils on this September day will become synonymous with the glamour of long-haul travel – the plane that can take you to sunny beaches a continent away. It will redefine the shape and size of airports, and become an unsung stalwart of the world’s cargo freighters, moving vast amounts of goods across the world to this day. Major assembly of the first 747-8 Intercontinental began on May 8, 2010. [139] [152] Assembly of first 747-8I was completed in February 2011, before being unveiled at a rollout ceremony in Everett, Washington, on February 13, 2011. [153] At the time, deliveries were planned to begin in late 2011. [154] The global COVID-19 pandemic hastened the retirement of many remaining passenger Boeing 747-400s due to a sharp decline in passenger traffic. [31] For instance, KLM retired its Boeing 747-400 Combi and Passenger fleets in March 2020. Qantas announced the retirement of its 747-400 and 747-400ER fleet by the end of 2020, with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taking its place. China Airlines also announced that they will be retiring their remaining four passenger Boeing 747-400s by the end of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic (which were delivered between 2004 and 2005, operating on flights within Asia) with the Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER taking over all high-volume routes and all Asian International routes. However, China Airlines didn't retire its last passenger Boeing 747-400 until February 2021. British Airways retired its remaining 31 Boeing 747-400s 4 years ahead of the original February 2024 deadline. [32] Virgin Atlantic also retired their remaining leisure fleet 747-400s in May 2020 citing the COVID-19 pandemic - the fleet was due to retire in 2021. [33] As of September, 2021, there were just 42 passenger 747-400 in operation (10 actively flying, 32 in storage) across 10 carriers worldwide. Lufthansa and Air China had plans to resume flying some of their stored aircraft by October, 2021. [34] Design [ edit ] The wing is similar to previous variants, extended and with winglets Triple-slotted trailing edge flaps

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By March 11, 2010, the 747-8F had flown thirteen flights covering a total of 33hours. [38] On March 15, 2010, the second 747-8F first flew from Paine Field to Boeing Field, where it was briefly based before moving to Palmdale to continue flight testing with the first −8F. [39] On March 17 the third −8F made its first flight and joined the test program. [40] Why Boeing's pricey 777-9x could accelerate demise of the less efficient 747-8i". June 9, 2014 . Retrieved July 29, 2016.

Wassener, Bettina (December 30, 2008). "Airline Tests Jet Fuel Made From Plant Oil". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016 . Retrieved February 21, 2017. Berlinger, Joshua; Ostrower, Jon (January 16, 2017). "Kyrgyzstan plane crash: Dozens killed when 747 hits village". CNN. Archived from the original on January 16, 2017 . Retrieved January 16, 2017. Leiro, Roberto (January 11, 2017). "United Airlines to Push Up Boeing 747 Retirement to 2017". Airways International. Archived from the original on January 12, 2017 . Retrieved January 19, 2017. The 747 has almost become part of my life by now, having spent so many years studying her systems and flying her across the globe.Boeing to Recognize Cost Reclassification and Charges to Second-Quarter Earnings". Boeing. July 27, 2016. Archived from the original on July 27, 2016 . Retrieved July 22, 2016. Boeing 747 8 Specs - Modern Airliners". modernairliners.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021 . Retrieved January 16, 2021. With 694 delivered over the course of 20 years from 1989 to 2009, [3] it was the best-selling 747 variant. Its closest competitors were the smaller McDonnell Douglas MD-11 trijet and Airbus A340 quadjet. It has been superseded by the stretched and improved Boeing 747-8, introduced in October 2011. In the late 2010s, older 747-400 passenger aircraft were being phased out by airlines in favor of long-range, wide-body twinjet aircraft, such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350. Today, Graham works with shippers who need the 747 for airlift. “Knowing the capabilities and performance of these incredible aircraft makes my job to place these planes that much more enjoyable,” said Graham, who celebrated his 20th anniversary withAtlas in September. “It is a source of pride to know thatwe operate the largest fleet of 747s in the world, and our customers value this from us.

FARNBOROUGH: Landing gear tweak key to 747-8 future in passenger market". flightglobal.com. June 30, 2014. Archived from the original on October 27, 2016 . Retrieved October 26, 2016. Ranter, Harro. "ASN Aircraft accident Boeing 747-409 B-165 Hong Kong-Kai Tak International Airport (HKG)". aviation-safety.net. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012 . Retrieved May 14, 2010.

PICTURE: Boeing 747-8I enters final body join". Flight International. October 15, 2010. Archived from the original on October 20, 2010 . Retrieved October 15, 2010.