On February 13, 2011 Boeing rolled out the 747-8 Intercontinental at Everett, Washington, in front of 10,000 employees and invited guests. Boeing 747-8JK N6067E (RC001, c/n 38636) is painted in the manufacturer's new 'sunrise' corporate colours. The 747-8I is due to fly in March or April, and following a 600-hour flight test campaign certification will occur in the third of fourth quarter of 2011. Currently the company holds orders for 33 747-8Is from Lufthansa (20, plus options for another 20), Korean Air (five) and seven VIP customers (eight). The first example will be delivered as a VIP configured aircraft to LH Group Fleet Management in the fourth quarter of 2011. Lufthansa will take delivery of its first 747-8I in 2012.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-8 - СШАUSA - 2010

The huge General Electric GEnx engine dwarfs onlookers.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-8 - СШАUSA - 2010

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-8 - СШАUSA - 2010

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-8 - СШАUSA - 2010

Father of the Jumbo Joe Sutter takes questions from reporters at Everett on February 13, 2011.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-8 - СШАUSA - 2010

On February 13, 2011, Boeing's 747-8 production line at Everett contained the first 747-8 Freighter for Atlas Air (nearest the camera) with the first passenger 747-8I for Lufthansa in the background.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing Boeing 747-8 - СШАUSA - 2010