February 14, 2011 New 747 unveiled
Boeing introduced the new 747-8 “Intercontinental” over the weekend in Everett, WA.
This new version of the 747 is longer than any ofther commercial airplane flying today, it’s tell tale “hump” has been extended 13 feet, it has a new upward sweep wing design, has larger windows, will seat more passengers, and is more energy efficient. Blah, blah, blah.
That’s all fine and dandy, but what about the important stuff to one baggers. Well, according to Boeing, the overhead storage bins have been reconfigured to hold more bags than before. I couldn’t find any specifics.
This also marks the first time a new Boeing airplane was introduced in colors other than “Boeing blue.” This Intercontinental had bright red and yellow paint which, according to Boeing, means “prosperity, fortune and the promise of success” in some cultures. Considering the exact plane shown is one of eight going to an unnamed VIP customer, the guess is to somewhere in either southeast Asia or India.
BTW, the first 747 was introduced over 40 years ago. How time flies.
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Reader Comments (1)
"This new version of the 747 is longer than any ofther commercial airplane flying today, it’s tell tale “hump” has been extended 13 feet, it has a new upward sweep wing design, has larger windows, LESS (AND WIDER) SEATS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED, GIVING FAR MORE ROOM FOR THE COMFORT OF THE PASSENGERS, and is more energy efficient......."
Oh well, I can dream can't I. :-(