
The new version of the 747 ‘Jumbo jet’, the 747-8 Freighter is set to make first flight on Monday February 8th. The 747-8 Freighter could take off from Everett’s Paine Field, Washington, USA at 10 a.m., if the preflight tests go well. It is also subject to weather condition and final Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clearance.
Boeing’s updated jumbo jet features a new wing design and improved engines. The company says its 747-8 will be about 16 percent more fuel efficient than the 747-400s currently in service.
The company will introduce the cargo version of its 747-8 before the passenger plane debuts. Boeing has won 76 orders for its 747-8 Freighter and orders for 32 of the 747-8 passenger plane, dubbed the Intercontinental. The passenger plane can be configured for up to 467 passengers, 51 more than the 747-400.
Boeing will Web cast live the first flight of its 747-8 on its Web site: www.747-8firstflight.com.


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