Boeing 747 8 history book

Since her induction into the united fleet, the boeing 747 aka the queen of the skies has been one of our most recognizable aircrafts with her unique upper deck. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. I think were halfway or more into the book before the 747 program actually starts. Sutters vivid narrative takes us back to a time when american technology was cuttingedge and jet travel was still glamorous and new. Page 1 of 1 boeing 747 jet aircraft for sale 3 listings page 1 of 1 controller is getting a new look. There is perhaps no other commercial airliner as iconic as the boeing 747. Both 7478 versions feature a lengthened fuselage, new, advanced engines and wings, and the incorporation of other technologies developed for the 787. The 7478 was the first lengthened 747 to go into production and the second 747 version with a fuselage of modified length after the shortened 747sp. Boeing also received the launch contract from the u. Take an inside technical look at the boeing 747 and all its variants. Boeing quietly unveiled the 777x that will replace the 747. Over time, boeing was able to prove to its critics that the 747 8 could be a success as it marched through flighttesting and secured orders, although at the time of the first. It was a day of celebration at the boeing delivery center, as we took delivery of our new boeing 747 8 freighter. Boeing launches the 747 8 family the 747 8 intercontinental passenger airplane and the 747 8 freighter with orders from cargolux and nippon cargo airlines.

As the flagship of boeings fleet, the 747400 is the worlds largest airliner and the only 747 variant still in production. May 14, 2019 the ultimate guide to flying on the boeing 747 in 2019. On november 14, 2005, boeing announced it was launching the 747 advanced as the boeing 7478. Mark feuerstein, boeings chief test pilot for the 747 program the. A look at the remaining airbus a380 and boeing 747 orders. Of course the details in this book hundred percent guarantees there is no doubt in it you probably know this. Browse our inventory of new and used boeing 747 jet aircraft for sale near you at. Boeing 747 jet aircraft for sale 3 listings controller. In 1965, joe sutter left the 737 development to design the 747, the first twin aisle airliner. Boeing 7478 freighter soars for first flight youtube. More and more airlines added to boeings order books. Will the boeing 7478 get new orders now the airbus a380 is. What was supposed to be a day of celebration for boeing instead became one of the darkest days in the companys history. Boeing unveiled its 747 8 jumbo passenger jet to thousands of employees.

Perhaps a future update could deal with the inevitable disappearance of the 747 to the annals of history should that terrible day arrive as expected. A donation of any size enables me to pre book seats, take taxies to. After introducing the 707 in october 1958, pan am wanted a jet 2. This site is all about the boeing 747 from the early history of the 747 100 to the current 747 8i and the experimental planes.

New book details history of the boeing company jul 9, 2003. Once upon a time, the boeing 747 was the staple of the long haul flight. The boeing 7478 is a widebody airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes, the. In a slightly ironic twist of fate, production of the boeing 747 has outlasted the aircraft that stole its crown as the biggest passenger aircraft.

Today, the boeing 747 remains the mainstay of the worlds longhaul airlines and it can be credited with opening up lowcost air travel to millions of people during the past 32 years. The book focusses not only on the iconic 747, but also its many variants, including the yal1a, which boeing developed for the us air force, and the evergreen 747 supertanker, a 747200, modified as an aerial application for firefighting. The boeing 747 is a large widebody airliner and cargo aircraft manufactured by boeing commercial airplanes in the united states. Delivering the dream book because this book offers you rich facts and knowledge. Ronald was involved in a great book about klms 747 classics and is currently working on a book on the klm 747 400. Will the boeing 7478 get new orders now the airbus a380. Martin bowman is one of britains foremost aviation. The boeing 747 8 will be the second to depart from the standard fuselage length by adding 5. The book focusses not only on the iconic 747, but also its many variants, including the yal1a, which boeing developed for. Everything you wanted to know about the boeing 747, history, pictures and news. Accordingly, freight variants feature here too, including the 7478. Its premium value, delivered, for operators and passengers.

So its no surprise that on highvolume routes the 7478 offers premium revenue potential. Joe sutter father of the boeing 747, lsf doric aviation. The airliner world book of the boeing 747 includes details, specifications, line drawings and operators lists for every variant of the famous jumbo jet. October 31, 2002 delivery of first 747 400er passenger version to qantas airways. It not only touches on the history of the 747 but is also a good insight of the aviation industry and the process involved in designing an airplane and brining it to market. On february 8, 2010, the 747 8 freighter made its first flight.

Boeing 747 nears end of line as supplier shuts a storied. Design and development since 1969 jetliner history guy norris, mark wagner on. This makes boeing 747 8 the longest passenger liner in the world beating airbus a340600 by 7. Published in 1998, boeing is another in the large tempus range of historic photo stories. Boeing exec says the 747 jumbo jets future will be as a private jet. The 747 8 officially announced in 2005, the 747 8 is the fourthgeneration boeing 747 version, with lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings and improved efficiency. Navy for the p8 poseidon multimission maritime aircraft, an antisubmarine warfare patrol aircraft. Mar 01, 1999 there is perhaps no other commercial airliner as iconic as the boeing 747.

Jul 19, 2017 according to boeing s official order book, there are still two 747 8 passenger planes left to deliver. The flight window for the 7478s maiden flight opened at 10 a. If you are a boeing or airliner fan this is a good book for you. Called the city of everett, it took off from a brandnew runway at. Nov 15, 2012 the boeing 747 8 represents innovation on a massive scale. The first class and business class sections of the 7478 enable airlines to offer passengers the most private and premium accommodations in the sky.

Excellent book on boeings 747, its developmental history and use, etc. After introducing the 747 400, boeing considered larger 747 versions as alternatives to the airbus a3xx. Boeings 747 jumbo passenger plane is on the way out business. Currently, boeing has zero orders on the books for the passengercarrying 7478i. The book focusses not only on the iconic 747, but also its many variants, including the yal1a, which boeing developed for the us air force, and the evergreen 747 supertanker, a 747 200, modified as an aerial application for firefighting. The southern california factory that has churned out fuselages for every boeing co. Boeing pilot tom imrich, who has flown versions of the 747 from the very first one, test airplane ra001, through the 400 series and then as cocaptain on the first flight of the 7478, told me. The airline plans to operate lowcost flights within the united states, spreading costs over higher passenger numbers. Boeing has modified around 15 of their 1,500 747 planes for special purposes. According to boeings official order book, there are still two 7478 passenger planes left to deliver. From its introduction with pan american airlines in 1970, it has persevered as one of the forerunners of commercial flight.

Jan 22, 2016 its not quite farewell to the 747 airliner, but boeing on thursday took a step towards ending production by halving production to six a year. Boeing commercial airplanes offers airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value to customers around the world. The 747 8 s wing design provides additional performance with lower noise boeing 747. Timeline and facts the history of boeing is aligned to the history of u.

Boeing announced in october that it will adjust the production rate for the 747 8 program from 1. Every time i had the chance to take one airborne, or to test it to its limits, and often beyond, it was uniquely special. The boeing 747, since its inception in 1968, has been the workhorse for many of the worlds airlines various improvements have been made to the basic design over the years as technology has advanced as well as the demands of the travelling public. But as far as boeing is concerned, its called the 747. Boeing 747 8 home, boeing 747 8 specs, boeing 747 8 order book, boeing 747 8 interior, and. Delivering the dream and millions of other books are. The remaining boeing 7478 orders revisited airways magazine. Called the incredibles, these were the construction workers, mechanics, engineers, secretaries and administrators who made aviation history by building the 747 the largest civilian airplane in the world in less than 16 months during the late 1960s. Lufthansa 7478 beautiful taxi, takeoff and climb from. A presence in our skies for over forty years, it has transported hundreds of thousands of passengers across the world. A thoroughly recommended book which should be on any aviation enthusiasts bookshelf.

However, its been some years since it was seen in the livery of a us airline. Its peppered with anecdotes from boeing aviation history which im sure many will enjoy, but dwell a little too much on personalities and too little on. Boeing 7478 new wing design history, pictures, news, livery. The 747 8 is the largest 747 version, the largest commercial aircraft built in the united states, and the longest passenger aircraft in the world. The boeing 747 8 intercontinental and boeing 7478 freighter are the next. The ultimate guide to flying on the boeing 747 in 2019. When the latest model, the 7478, comes to the end of its production run it has sold slowly, boeing will have produced more than 1,550 747s, way beyond what its creators imagined possible. On november 14, 2005, boeing said it had changed the name of the 747 advanced to the boeing 747 8. Avatar airlines issues letter of intent for purchase of 30.

Delta retired the last passenger boeing 747 in december 2017, but prior to that, it had flown for every single major american carrier. Across its types, the 747 carries around half the worlds air freight. A great book describing the history of the entire boeing 747 program, including the 747 8 series. After more than a year of phasing out the jet again, delta flew its final remaining boeing 747 to an arizona scrapyard on jan. Boeing still products the model, although most, if not all, of the orders are for freighter variants for various cargo operators. If there is more you want to learn about this airliner, please visit. Boeing 747 simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Boeings everett facility at paine field, originally built for the 747 program, is the site of 7478 assembly.

Boeing commercial airplanes is committed to being the leader in commercial aviation by offering airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value to our customers and a superior flying experience to their customers. This boeing video shows in very fast fashion the process of making the first 7478 intercontinental that the aviation giant will deliver to a commercial customer. When the first flight was pushed back by a few months, then boeing chief executive, jim mcnerney, began publicly questioning the success and future of the 747 8 program. The boeing 747 assembly lines wont go quiet just yet, but its likely that by 2020 most of the remaining 747s built will be cargo versions or private jets for governments and the superrich. This is a new book, first printed in great brtain in 2014 and the phtographs are sharp and clear, withstanding moderate magnification easily. Making the first commercial 7478 intercontinental youtube. In addition to guiding the reader through the 400 and its myriad options boeing 747400 airliner color history. Boeing 747 8 orders and deliveries modern airliners.

The 747 was the result of the work of some 50,000 boeing people. Lufthansa 747 8 beautiful taxi, takeoff and climb from chicago ohare international airport. Tom imrich in the flight deck, the newest member of the 747 family took off at 12. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Joe sutter, boeings chief engineer on the 747 project, poses with his brainchild. Boeing officially announced in november 2005 that it would produce a larger variant of the 747, the 747 8, in two versions, commencing with the freighter version with firm orders for two cargo carriers. A lot of people can write a book based on research theyve done with opinion and maybe some first hand experience on the subject mixed in but this is the real deal. Oct 12, 2017 since her induction into the united fleet, the boeing 747 aka the queen of the skies has been one of our most recognizable aircrafts with her unique upper deck. The boeing 747 8 is a widebody airliner developed by boeing commercial airplanes, the latest and largest variant of the 747. Remaining airlines and routes aircraft may 14, 2019 august 7, 2019 by keishi nukina with its distinct shape and four engines, the boeing 747 or queen of the skies is, perhaps, the most recognized aircraft in the world. Boeings new 7478 continues a jumbo tradition wired. A brief history would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.

Boeing 7478 freighter successfully completes first flight feb 08. Boeing 747 8 order book, boeing 747 8 history, boeing 747 8 assembly and. Miami boeing has less than two dozen confirmed 7478 aircraft orders left to fill, and there has been little change to the order books over the past year, although in a report by bloomberg, randy tinseth, vice president of marketing for boeing, did say that there are some near term opportunities for the 7478. Jun 10, 2014 the first widebody airliner ever produced, it has set new standards in air travel and opened up the air routes of the world to vast numbers of people who might otherwise have been unable to afford international air travel. Called the incredibles, these were the construction workers, mechanics, engineers, secretaries and administrators who made aviation history by building the 747 the largest civilian airplane in the. The second version, named the intercontinental, is for passenger airlines. New book details history of the boeing company marking the centennial of powered flight, boeing stores, inc. Its not quite farewell to the 747 airliner, but boeing on thursday took a step towards ending production by halving production to six a year. Reading a book can help individuals out of this uncertainty information particularly this boeing 747. Norris and wagner discuss the enormous complexities of the baseline aircraft and explain the differences in variants. Its a nice book, although id say its more about boeing and postwar aviation than about the 747 itself. Bottom left, a stairway to the upper cabin of the boeing 747 8 shown in a mockup of the interior at the boeing customer experience center in renton. Go behind the scenes to find out how boeing engineers integrate its incredibly powerful engines so that it flies like a dream. A special thanks to ronald dijkstra, retired klm 747 captain and fellow aviation historian, for his help in dating some of the images.

We use cookies to give you a great and free experience on our website. Its a story worth knowing especially if you love the miracle of flight. One is the final order for korean airlines and the other for an unidentified head of state. And with more than 400 seats available, this new 747 creates a unique opportunity to maximize the bottomline potential of any highvolume route. Delivery of qatar airways boeing 747 freighter youtube. Boeing 747 trivia, history, and facts things you didnt.