Grahame Hutchison
15th December 2011, 07:50 AM
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Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Receives FAA Certification
December 14, 2011, Wednesday, 21:33 GMT | 16:33 EST | 03:03 IST | 05:33 SGT
Contributed by PR Newswire (http://www.stockmarketsreview.com/contributors/prnewswire/)
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) received certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Certification clears the way for delivery of the new airplane early next year.
The 747-8 Intercontinental provides double-digit improvements in fuel economy and carbon emissions per passenger and generates a 30 percent smaller noise footprint than the 747-400. The new 747-8 Intercontinental features a new wing design and an upgraded flight deck and applies 787 Dreamliner inspired interior features including a new curved, upswept architecture giving passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort.
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Receives FAA Certification
December 14, 2011, Wednesday, 21:33 GMT | 16:33 EST | 03:03 IST | 05:33 SGT
Contributed by PR Newswire (http://www.stockmarketsreview.com/contributors/prnewswire/)
EVERETT, Wash., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) received certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Certification clears the way for delivery of the new airplane early next year.
The 747-8 Intercontinental provides double-digit improvements in fuel economy and carbon emissions per passenger and generates a 30 percent smaller noise footprint than the 747-400. The new 747-8 Intercontinental features a new wing design and an upgraded flight deck and applies 787 Dreamliner inspired interior features including a new curved, upswept architecture giving passengers a greater feeling of space and comfort.