The Big Boeing Theory
Boeing Company's giant 747-8 freighter, the biggest plane the company has ever built, took off on its first flight, a year later than originally planned.The huge plane took off from Everett's Paine Field after a weather delay on Monday. It was to land later in the day at Seattle's Boeing Field.
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Boeing Company's giant 747-8 freighter, the biggest plane the company has ever built, took off on its first flight on Monday, a year later than originally planned.
The huge plane took off from Everett's Paine Field, Washington, after a weather delay.
Here are some of the exclusive pictures of the giant.(AP Image) -
Boeing is also developing a passenger version of the plane. It lists 76 orders for the freighter and 32 for the 747-8 passenger jet, with the vast majority from international customers.
According to Boeing, the jets will be much quieter, more fuel efficient and have lower emissions than current 747-400 models.
In this picture, Boeing's 747-8 Freighter airplanes are shown on the factory floor.(AP Image) -
Boeing launched the freighter program on November 14, 2005, with firm orders for 10 planes from Cargolux of Luxembourg and eight from Nippon Cargo Airlines of Japan.
The jet has a list price of more than USD 301 million, though airlines commonly negotiate discounts.
After completing the test program, the first freighter will be refitted and delivered to Cargolux.(AFP Image)
