Freighter
Прототип 747-8 (N747EX) представлял собой 747-8R7F/SCD Freighter и совершил первый полет с аэродрома предприятия "Boeing" в Пей-Филд, Эверетт, 8 февраля 2010 года. Он стал одним из пяти опытных самолетов 747-8.
Boeing 747-8F flight test aircraft N747EX (c/n 35808) during its first flight in 2009. This aircraft now flies with Cargolux as LX-VCA.
Boeing 747-8 Freighter N50217 seen arriving at Le Bourget from Seattle, Washington, with all four General Electric GEnx-2B engines running a blend of 15% camelina-derived fuel and 85% Jet A1.
General Electric GENx - единственный двигатель, доступный для установки на 747-8. В задней части двигателя видны характерные шевроны, которые снижают уровень шума двигателя, их также применяют на 787-х лайнерах.
Boeing recently painted 747-8U7F N770BA (c/n 37564) to mark the Seattle Seahawks America football team making the Super Bowl, the National Football League championship game played annually between the winners of the National and the American Football Conferences. It has the team’s logo and large ‘12’ on the tail, with the name of the club on the port fuselage and ‘Spirit of 12s’, ‘Go Hawks!’ and ‘#Louder’ on the starboard forward. The ‘12’ signifies the crowd at the games, often known as the ‘12th man’, watching 11-player teams on the pitch. Boeing is a sponsor of the Seattle Seahawks. The freighter was originally destined for Atlas Air before the carrier reduced its order for 12 747-8Fs by three aircraft in September 2011. It is currently being used by the manufacturer as a trials platform.
AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747-8HVF VQ-BLR, pictured at Helsinki in March 2015, is one of five -8Fs used by the airline.
Manufacturers, such as Boeing, continue to develop new-build cargo jets for customers around the world. This example, VQ-BLR (c/n 37668), was the second 747-8F to be delivered to AirBridgeCargo Airlines.
Боинг 747-8F - классика воздушных грузовых перевозок. Эти самолеты не являются переделкой пассажирского авиалайнера. Уже с завода они выходят именно в грузовом варианте. На фото запечатлен Боинг 747-8F российской транспортной авиакомпании Air Bridge Cargo (ABC), входящей в группу компаний «Волга-Днепр»
Грузовой самолет Боинг 747-8F
AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747-8F VQ-BLR (c/n 37068) is one of seven 747-8 Freighters operated by the airline.
26 января 2012г. в Эверетте, штат Вашингтон, состоялась торжественная церемония передачи первого из пяти самолетов Boeing 747-8 Freighter авиакомпании "ЭйрБриджКарго" (ABC), входящей в состав Группы компаний "Волга-Днепр". Также авиакомпания имеет опцион на дополнительные пять самолетов 747-8 Freighter
Вместо законцовок, примененных на 747-400, на 747-8 были использованы гребневые композитные законцовки крыла (по типу примененных на 777-200LR, 777-300ER и 787), которые позволили снизить потребление топлива. На снимке - один из 747-8F, принадлежащих "AirBridgeCargo".
CargoLogicAir was forced to cease operations in November 2022, having become a victim of NATO sanctions against Russian-owned businesses due to Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine
Atlas Air was founded more than three decades ago with a single 747-200 converted freighter. In the years since, it has operated almost every variant of the jumbo
Current and former employees, customers and guests attend the ceremony to mark the delivery of the last Boeing 747
Crowds gathered to watch the final 747 approach for a fly by following take-off from Paine Field
A further two Boeing 747-8 Freighters have been recently handed over, following the first deliveries to Cargolux in October 2011. Atlas Air Worldwide's first example (747-87UF(SCD) G-GSSD, c/n 37562, RC571) following on November 4. It will be operated by Global Supply Systems on behalf of British Airways World Cargo and based at Stansted.
The second Boeing 747-8R7(F) for Cargolux Airlines International (LX-VCD named City of Luxembourg, c/n 35809) was handed over on October 13, 2011 and left Paine Field Airport, Washington, the same day, arriving at Luxembourg-Findel Airport the next. It is seen at Maastricht Aachen Airport in the Netherlands on October 14 during a test flight.
Люксембургская компания "Cargolux" стала первой, введшей 747-8 в коммерческую эксплуатацию, - первый из заказанных ею 13 грузовых 747-8 Freighter вышел на линию 12 октября 2011 года. 747-8F имеет на 16% большую грузовместимость по сравнению с 747-400F.
The 747's future is as a high-capacity cargo aircraft. Cargolux uses 14 747-8 Freighters, including LX-VCB (c/n 35806).
Cargolux's 13th 747-8F, seen here at Luxembourg, wears a special scheme to mark the airline's 45th anniversary.
Cargolux is the world’s second-biggest Boeing 747 operator, fielding 16 examples of the 747-400F and 14 747-8Fs
Restrictions on where cargo flights can operate are less strict than those imposed on scheduled passenger services
Outsize load carrying capacity is one advantage of the 747-8F, according to Cargolux.
The nose cargo door is one of the 747 Freighter's distinguishing features.
While belly hold cargo continues to have an important role in global air freight, the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the benefits of bespoke cargo operations.
Наиболее востребован грузовой вариант 747-8. Компания "Cathay Pacific Cargo" - главный заказчик данной версии, на сегодня она получила 8 из 13 заказанных машин.
A further two Boeing 747-8 Freighters have been recently handed over, following the first deliveries to Cargolux in October 2011. Cathay Pacific Cargo received its first 747-8F (747-867F B-LJE, c/n 39242, ex N1785B) on November 1.
Korean Air Cargo HL7610 departs Anchorage, a destination that many 747-8Fs operate to.
Cargo contributed a third of global airline revenues in 2020, according to IATA
Saudi Arabian Cargo has not been officially undisclosed as a 747-8F customer, but it operates two examples. Here HZ-A14 (c/n 37563) taxies at Frankfurt.
The first Boeing 747-83QF for Silk Way of Azerbaijan completed its maiden flight on June 6, 2014 at Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field, Washington. The freighter (4K-SW881, c/n 44444, ex N973BA) is one of two due to be leased by the cargo airline from GECAS. The second example has been built and is expected to be flight tested soon. Both aircraft were originally due to be delivered to Silk Way in March and April.
Boeing 747-8F авиакомпании Silk Way приземляется в киевском аэропорту Борисполь. 20 июля 2016 г.
UPS HAS ordered 14 Boeing 747-8 Freighters and four 767 Freighters to provide additional capacity on its international air cargo network, to respond to what the company described as "accelerating demand". All the new aircraft will be additions to the UPS Airlines fleet and no existing aircraft will be replaced.
UPS Airlines has ordered 14 more 747-8 Freighters, which will take its 747-8 F fleet to 28 by 2022.
UPS Airlines' 747-8F fleet includes N605UP (c/n 64252), named Spirit of Joe Sutter.
UPS Airlines will eventually operate 28 of the 747-8F types
The 747-8F is used by UPS Airlines on its key trunk routes from its Worldport base in Louisville to Asia and the Middle East.
The same ground handling and cargo loading equipment is used for the 747-8F as the 747-400F.
General Electric GEnx-2B engines and a new wing are key differences between the 747-8 and its 747-400 predecessor.
A Performance Improvement Package for the GEnx-2B contributed 2% of the 3.5% fuel burn reduction.
Boeing marked its centennial at Everett in mid-July 2016 with a static line of its key commercial aircraft, comprising a 707 (Omega), 717-2BD (Delta), 727-22 (ex-United), 737-990ER (Alaska), 747-867F (Cathay Pacific), 757-222 (United), 767-3S2 (FedEx), 777-31HER (Emirates) and 787-9 (All Nippon).
The 747-8 build rate is currently 1.5 jets per month; it will reduce to 1.3 from September, reflecting the current size of the backlog.
The last new 747, bound for Atlas Air, about to be rolled out at Everett
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.
Выкатка последнего самолета.
The last ever Boeing 747-8F was rolled out in Seattle, Washington, on December 6, 2022 - it also marked the final ‘Jumbo Jet’ produced by the manufacturer
Intercontinental
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.
The huge General Electric GEnx engine dwarfs onlookers.
Father of the Jumbo Joe Sutter takes questions from reporters at Everett on February 13, 2011.
Looking smart in its red, white, orange and grey 'Sunrise' livery, N6067E was painted in these colours as they are said to represent prosperity and good luck in Eastern cultures. Apparently Boeing is hopeful this will help it market the aircraft in India and the Far East.
Разработка 747-8 Intercontinental осуществлялась после грузового 747-8 Freighter, а опытная машина была облетана 20 марта 2011 года. Вылет состоялся с аэродрома Пейн-Филд, штат Вашингтон.
Just 47 747-8 Intercontinentals were sold
The first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental is seen over Mount Rainer in the Cascade Range during its maiden flight on March 20, 2011.
Boeing 747-8I N6067E turns on final approach to Le Bourget on June 19, 2011.
General Electric's GEnx-2B is a big engine featuring a 105 inch (2.67m) diameter fan, a three-stage booster and six-stage low-pressure turbine. The variant used to power the Boeing 747-8I is rated at 66,500lb of thrust (296kN).
Cowlings open on the General Electric GEnx-2B on Boeing 747-8I N6067E.
Only 51 examples of the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental have been sold. This one, N6067U, later N828BA (c/n 37826), is pictured back in 2013 test flying a performance improvement package. This aircraft is now stored.
Arriving at King County International Airport/Boeing Field, Washington, on August 1, 2014 was Boeing 747-89L B-2485 (c/n 41191), the first destined for Air China. The airliner was flown from nearby Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field, the day after its first flight. Air China will become only the second carrier to operate the Intercontinental version of the 747-8 after Lufthansa, all other deliveries to date being for Freighters. Air China ordered five examples in September 2012.
Boeing 747-89L Intercontinental B-2485 (c/n 41191) was handed over to Air China on September 29, 2014 and departed Snohomish County Airport/Paine Field, Washington, the following day, arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport on October 1. The carrier has seven 747-8Is on order.
Korean Air Lines has received its initial Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental HL7630 (c/n 40905). The carrier, which has ordered ten 747-8Is, is the first airline to operate both the passenger and freighter versions of the ‘Dash Eight’ 747 (it currently has seven -8Fs). Korean's -81s are configured with 368 seats (six first class, 48 business and 314 economy) and the airline will use the type on routes from Seoul to San Francisco and Frankfurt.
Последний пассажирский (не VIP) Boeing 747-8 HL7644.
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8I D-ABYT (c/n 37844) taxiing at Frankfurt, showing its retrojet livery worn by the German carrier in the 1970s.
A380 и Боинг 747 - два гиганта авиакомпании «Люфтганза».
Новейший пассажирский вариант Boeing 747-8I германской авиакомпании Lufthansa покидает авиазавод, отправляясь к заказчику. Эверетт, 30 апреля 2012 г.
Boeing 747-830I D-ABYI (c/n 37833) was the 50th of the Dash 8 variants to be delivered. It was handed over to Lufthansa on May 29, 2013.
Boeing delivered the 1,500th Boeing 747 on June 28, 2014, the first widebody commercial airliner to reach the production milestone. THe aircraft (7470830 D-ABYP, c/n 37839) is the 14th 747-8 Intercontinental handed over to Lufthansa since the first in April 2012 and it has a further five on order. The Boeing 777 is expected to be the next widebody to reach 1,500 deliveries, in around three years' time, based on currently monthly production rates for the airliner.
В конце 2006 года "Lufthansa" стала первой компанией, заказавшей пассажирские 747-8 Intercontinental (контракт на 20 самолетов 747-830). На линии самолет вышел 1 июня 2012 года - рейс из Франкфурта в Вашингтон. На снимке - D-ABYA во время выкатки из цеха окраски, 2011 год.
The 747-8 is Lufthansa's new flagship
Lufthansa unveiled a new livery on February 7, 2018 at Frankfurt on Boeing 747-8I D-ABYA (c/n 37827) and Airbus A321-231 D-AISP (msn 3864). The revised design retains the crane logo on the tailfin but features darker blue paint extending from the tail down over the rear fuselage. The colour yellow, so familiar in the Lufthansa brand over the years, is not a feature of the new livery. Lufthansa says the colour will continue to feature on the airline's airport counters, staff uniforms and boarding passes.
Lufthansa is one of only three airlines to operate the 747-8 Intercontinental, the passenger version of the 747-8, the others being Air China and Korean Air Lines. Here D-ABYA (c/n 37827) is pictured in Hamburg.
Qatar Amiri Flight Boeing 747-8KB A7-HHE (c/n 37544) at a wet Brussels in March 2018, bringing in a delegation of dignitaries from the Middle East country on a state visit to Belgium.
Lufthansa Technik offers MRO on wheels and brakes for all Airbus and Boeing products as well as some Embraer and Bombardier ones; pictured here is the gear on a 747-8
747-8 на сборочной линии завода в Эверетте (Пейн-Филд, штат Вашингтон), где началась программа 747. Freighter и Intercontinental имеют одинаковую длину, что облегчает последующую конвертацию пассажирского авиалайнера в "грузовик" и наоборот.
Freighter
12 октября 2011г. концерн Boeing передал люксембургской авиакомпании Cargolux грузовой самолет B747-8F, который стал первой машиной этой модификации, поступившей в эксплуатацию.
13 июля 2020г. одна из ведущих в мире грузовых авиакомпаний Qatar Airways Cargo заявила о проведении беспрецедентной акции «1 миллион килограммов». В ее рамках до конца этого года благотворительные учреждения смогут бесплатно воспользоваться услугами Qatar Airways Cargo для перевозки гуманитарной помощи и предметов медицинского назначения по всему миру. Это позволит доставлять медицинское оборудование и товары первой необходимости туда, где они больше всего нужны.
Взлетает Boeing 747-8F американской грузовой авиакомпании UPS Airlines. Дубай, 13 декабря 2019 г.
Intercontinental
Новый пассажирский самолет повышенной вместительности Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
The 747-8I's all-glass cockpit.
The flightdeck includes integrated approach navigation, airport moving map and Vertical Situation Display functions.
The -8F has 30,288 cubic feet (857.75 m3) of cargo capacity.
The 747’s high volume freight capacity gives it a pivotal role in air cargo
The 747-8F has 46 cargo positions on its main and lower decks, with 30,288ft3 (857m3) total cargo volume. An internal power drive system is used to power the rollers that move payloads into position.
The proposed livery of the next generation of Air Force One is displayed during a meeting between then President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in June 2019
An artist's impression of a UPS Airlines Boeing 747-8F. The airline has ordered 14 and signed for 14 more options.
Boeing 747-8 будет отличаться удлиненным фюзеляжем, доработанным крылом и более эффективной силовой установкой. Начало грузовых перевозок запланировано на 3-й квартал 2010 года, первый пассажирский самолет появится в 2011 году.
Проектный вид пассажирского Боинга-747-8I
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