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. So it's no surprise that on high-volume routes the 747-8 offers premium revenue potential. And with more than 400 seats available, this new 747 creates a unique opportunity to maximize the bottom-line potential of any high-volume route. It's premium value, delivered, for operators and passengers. That's a better way to fly.
The new 747-8 Intercontinental features the newest engine and wing combination in the industry, new advance materials, and an updated flight deck for better performance with a small environmental footprint.
Flight deck commonality among Boeing twin-aisle airplanes reduces the training time that pilots need to transition between different models and facilitates mixed-fleet flying, which lets operators use a single pilot pool for all three jets. Mixed-fleet flying also increases crew productivity by making it possible for airlines to operate with fewer pilots.
The 747-8 has the same pilot-type rating as other 747s and uses the same simulator, which minimizes pilot training time and operator costs.
The 747-8 wing design is the product of thousands of hours of study using the latest in computational fluid dynamics validated in the world’s most sophisticated wind tunnels. Based on that study, designers produced a wing with improved aerodynamics and greater fuel capacity without compromising speed. With a cruising speed of Mach 0.86, the 747-8 is as fast as any commercial airplane today.
The 747-8 Intercontinental and 747-8 Freighter incorporate the GEnx engine—one of the cleanest, quietest, and most fuel-efficient turbofan engines in the world. It is based on the 787 Dreamliner engine, but optimized for the 747-8. The GEnx incorporates the latest materials and design to improve performance, reduce maintenance, minimize fuel consumption, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations now and years into the future.
The 747-8 extensively incorporates new generation aluminum alloys—the same as those on the 777—and graphite composites in the flaps, spoilers, nacelles, and rudder. The materials are more durable and better able to resist corrosion and damage, which reduces maintenance and increases the time an airplane is available and productive. They’re also lighter, which helps minimize airplane weight. A lighter aircraft is more efficient, consumes less fuel, costs less to maintain, and is subject to lower weight-based navigation and landing fees.
Specs
Passengers 467
Cruise Speed Mach 0.86
Total Cargo Volume 6,225 cubic ft
Aisles 2
Maximum Takeoff Weight 447,700 kg 987,000 lbs
| Boeing Company (The) | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Aircraft |
| Product Number | 747-8 |
| Product Name | Commercial Aircraft |
