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Boeing AirplanesThe second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, RC021, took off on its first flight this morning from Paine Field and returned a few hours later after making a trip to eastern Washington.
RC021 will be used primarily for testing the various interior systems that will be on the Intercontinental, such as heating, venting and air conditioning, and galleys. In addition, Boeing will conduct fuel consumption and function and reliability tests on the airplane. The 747-8 Intercontinental flight-test program will perform approximately 600 hours of flight testing.
Boeing AirplanesThe 747-8 Intercontinental will have the lowest seat-mile cost of any large commercial jetliner, with 12 percent lower costs than its predecessor, the 747-400. The airplane provides 16 percent better fuel economy, 16 percent less carbon emissions per passenger and generates a 30 percent smaller noise footprint than the 747-400.
Boeing AirplanesVideo of the first flight of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental. Boeing's largest-ever passenger airplane took off just before 10:00 am PST from Everett, Wash. The airplane is a more fuel-efficient, cleaner, quieter and longer version of the iconic 747.
Boeing AirplanesThe new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental moves on its own power for the first time and heads out for taxi testing, the final test before its inaugural flight on March 20.
Boeing AirplanesNew Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental rolls out of the factory on the way to the flight line in preparation for its maiden flight. The airplane is painted in the new "Sunrise" livery, symbolizing prosperity and good luck.
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