Boeing Unveils Latest Passenger Jet: 747-8 Intercontinental
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Boeing rolled out its latest passenger plane on Sunday in the United States. The 747-8 Intercontinental is Boeing's largest ever passenger jet. It's also the world's most environmentally friendly passenger plane, with the lowest operating costs. NTD's correspondent Karen Chang files this report from the premier ceremony in Everett, Washington.
Nearly 10,000 employees, media and guests saw the unveiling of Boeing’s latest passenger aircraft. The 747-8 Intercontinental premiered on Sunday (February 13) at the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington.
[James, Albaugh, Executive Vice President, Boeing Company]
“ A lot of companies go out and build an airplane, and then they try to sell it. We go out and we sell an airplane and we understand what the customers want and then we build it... This is going to be an airplane that changes the world once again.“
Announced in 2005, the 747-8 is the 4th generation of the 747 line. It’s Boeing’s largest ever passenger jet, but boasts the lowest operating costs. Boeing has introduced new technologies to the jet, including engines from General Electric. The 747-8 Intercontinental is also the most environmentally friendly jet in the world, consuming 11% less fuel per passenger than the Airbus A-380.
Vice president and deputy program manager Elizabeth Lund says the plane was produced with its customer in mind and passenger can expect more comfort in the air.
[Elizabeth Lund, Deputy Program Manager, Boeing Commercial Airlines]
“It's one of the most recognizable shapes in the world. But, when they get inside they will know they are on a brand new airplane. It has a new interior, big high ceilings, new lighting, different stow bins and side walls, it's inviting, the lines look completely different."
For structural engineer Mike, the 747-8 Intercontinental is the result of years of dedication.
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Boeing rolled out its latest passenger plane on Sunday in the United States. The 747-8 Intercontinental is Boeing's largest ever passenger jet. It's also the world's most environmentally friendly passenger plane, with the lowest operating costs. NTD's correspondent Karen Chang files this report from the premier ceremony in Everett, Washington.
Nearly 10,000 employees, media and guests saw the unveiling of Boeing’s latest passenger aircraft. The 747-8 Intercontinental premiered on Sunday (February 13) at the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington.
[James, Albaugh, Executive Vice President, Boeing Company]
“ A lot of companies go out and build an airplane, and then they try to sell it. We go out and we sell an airplane and we understand what the customers want and then we build it... This is going to be an airplane that changes the world once again.“
Announced in 2005, the 747-8 is the 4th generation of the 747 line. It’s Boeing’s largest ever passenger jet, but boasts the lowest operating costs. Boeing has introduced new technologies to the jet, including engines from General Electric. The 747-8 Intercontinental is also the most environmentally friendly jet in the world, consuming 11% less fuel per passenger than the Airbus A-380.
Vice president and deputy program manager Elizabeth Lund says the plane was produced with its customer in mind and passenger can expect more comfort in the air.
[Elizabeth Lund, Deputy Program Manager, Boeing Commercial Airlines]
“It's one of the most recognizable shapes in the world. But, when they get inside they will know they are on a brand new airplane. It has a new interior, big high ceilings, new lighting, different stow bins and side walls, it's inviting, the lines look completely different."
For structural engineer Mike, the 747-8 Intercontinental is the result of years of dedication.