East New York Posted April 30, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 30, 2012 EVERETT, Wash., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has delivered the first 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airliner to Deutsche Lufthansa AG, beginning a new era for the world's most recognized airplane, and beginning a new era of increased efficiency, stronger environmental performance and greater enjoyment for Lufthansa and its passengers. "Lufthansa and Boeing have a long and proud history of working together to bring new innovations to the airline industry," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are grateful for Lufthansa's inspiration and leadership in helping us design a new Queen of the Skies for the 21st Century, and I'm proud of what Boeing employees have accomplished by bringing this great airplane to Lufthansa and the world." "After working together for many years, we are very pleased to have the newest generation of four-engine aircraft join our fleet," said Christoph Franz, chairman of the Executive Board and chief executive officer of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. Lufthansa employees will conduct airline-specific preparations to get the airplane ready for a May 1 flight to its permanent home base in Frankfurt. Boeing will host a special flyaway celebration with senior executives from both companies that day. Lufthansa will then host a special celebration when the airplane arrives in Frankfurt on May 2. Details of those celebrations will be announced soon. The 747-8 Intercontinental will bring double-digit improvements in fuel burn and emissions over its predecessor, the 747-400, while generating 30 percent less noise. The 747-8 Intercontinental's Dreamliner-inspired interior includes a new curved, upswept architecture giving passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort, while adding more room for personal belongings. It is powered by GE Aviation's GEnx-2B engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted April 30, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 30, 2012 Holy cow, what a beauty! This is definitely a beautiful Lufthansa Boeing 747-830I, the color scheme is also well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenEleven Posted May 1, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 1, 2012 The Queen is back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorellanaj Posted May 5, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 5, 2012 Holy cow, what a beauty! This is definitely a beautiful Lufthansa Boeing 747-830I, the color scheme is also well done! This isn't the real scheme for 1st Lufthansa 747-8. The 1st LH 747-8 (YA) was painted with the normal scheme. This was 747-8I test aircraft painted in this special livery. And TA tail number is a 74E (converted to 744 standard) which is soon to be retired from active service. D-ABVA and VB were retired and will go to be scrapped. Greetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeystoneRegional Posted May 5, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 5, 2012 This isn't the real scheme for 1st Lufthansa 747-8. The 1st LH 747-8 (YA) was painted with the normal scheme. This was 747-8I test aircraft painted in this special livery. And TA tail number is a 74E (converted to 744 standard) which is soon to be retired from active service. D-ABVA and VB were retired and will go to be scrapped. Greetings. Don't ruin the moment, ;-]! But thanks for the info either ways, =]! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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