747-8: A new lift in performance

The Boeing 747 revolutionized long-range flight. Boeing engineer and designer of the wings for the new 747-8 discusses how innovation resulted in the best fuel efficiency of any large passenger airplane in the sky today. Learn more about how Boeing innovates at www.boeing.com/....

[@TheMightyHartley]

I'm genuinely sad that Boeing haven't sold too many of these. It's a sturdy and beautiful aircraft.

[@hongkong42]

The 747 is beautiful and iconic.

[@sanaelqarch1182]

مرحبا.

[@loswaldo777]

An imminently sensible aircraft. I love watching the A380 that flies over our house every day, but there is something so much more graceful about the 747. I saw one banking hard at low altitude over the city the other day and it just looked magnificent.

[@kenparrott5543]

+Thomson Brown in order *o p

[@kenparrott5543]

+Ken Parrott 00 *

[@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

The reason the 747 is still the king, is because it was flying almost 40 years before the A380. So it has flown a Billion more passengers. The A380 can't come along and dethrone the 747 because it's larger (or supposedly more fuel efficient).

[@philipbrailey]

The best aircraft in the world.

[@mast420kalandar]

somehow I am in love with this plane

[@0ffw33g01]

I've been on a 747 - once in 1976 and - once in 2001. I agree with TheMightyHartley, in my own words the 747 is a marvelous icon of the skies! The 1976 flight was to England with Wardair.The 2001 flight was from Toronto to Vancouver with Air Canada.

[@williampowell4736]

The 747-8 is the most beautiful jet ever built... Airlines should be lining up for these awesome jets.. Passengers love them and they don't need updated airport facilities to handle them...to me that is a huge plus..

[@johroo]

Boeing killed the 748 by introducing the 779 and with 300 million dollar list price it aint exactly cheap

[@Djamilboy]

I practically grew up riding the 747. Just can't wait to also ride this new one in time! Great Job Boeing!

[@Krisztianj]

The 747 is way more beautiful than the a380

[@voicemint]

When they create a new aircraft, a significant amount of R&D goes into the design. They work hard to make the fuselage and wings as aerodynamic as possible within the constraints of size, materials, and time. So, why completely abandon it with an entirely new platform, like the 777? I really like the approach here of taking a very successful aircraft and making it even better. Kudos to Boeing for leveraging a proven design and improving it!

[@IlhamKamaruddin]

I think not many airlines will buy the 747-8 because the price is same with the a380.The a380 is now famous worldwide for its spaciousness and luxury.Im not trying to critic size Boeing but I'm just saying.I love both of them.

[@Ccleanerable]

Stupid comment, I'm French and I love Boeing, the 747 is my favorite airliner.

[@EpicMinuteVideos]

my favorite plane manufacterer is Boeing, and my second favorite is Embraer

[@fastjet8166]

ah yes the new boeing 747-8 a fifth generation airplane designed by boeing the new queen of the skies she is a beauty.

[@mikaelcan441]

I like how they always say "best in its class". There really isn't any other airplane in its class. The a380 is a ton larger (and sometimes difficult to fill), and the a350-1000 is even tinier compared to the smaller 77W. I guess the other 747 models are in the same class, but obviously the 748 would be better than the 744 in fuel efficiency and capacity. It's still a graceful airplane with great operating economics, and has a sweet spot for passenger and cargo capacity. I can't believe very few airlines are buying the PAX version, as the 777X still can't really replace it.

[@angeloprete6252]

bellissimo

[@Snakebite142]

Airbus can have the bigger plane. But the 747 will always be the greatest looking plane in the sky.

[@Mattnps]

The Boeing 747 {all version's} in my opinion is truly the best,and by far the most amazing aircraft ever built from the day of its first flight to present day, there's seemingly nothing it can not do" when pilot's strap in to that sweet giant bird they do so with Verve!

[@AaronShenghao]

The TWA 800 incident was not caused by heat from the airconditioning unit. What happened that day was: TWA 800 spent 30+ minutes on ground with engines running. Without cool air cooling the airconditiong unit, it start to heat up the central fuel tank created a explosive air-fuel mixture (Jetfuel won't burn if you just drop a flamming match in it.) When TWA 800 climbs a faulty wire ignite the air-fuel mixture.Nowadays cylinders with fibers in there will creat and fill the tanks with Nitrogen.

[@zero2084]

What a beautiful Aircraft!! congrats Boeing for make the 'Queen of the Sky' even better.

[@MrLukem14]

Boeing said that the A380 was the 787s competitor and with 855 orders I still think that Boeing is in the lead.

[@jaffacake1578]

"All aircraft can be taken to higher speeds than recommended" Well, unless the beluga whale A380 is in question, that thing started breaking apart during flutter testing BEFORE it reached its recommended speed. I know they had to make modifications and it barely ended up certified in that aspect, which is why it's allowed to fly, but to think of taking an A380 past its suggested maximum speed is ludicrous and would end incatastrophe. Unlike a 747 which would hold fine. We all know this.

[@RxOLLER]

787 body + technology in the size of 747 = WIN

[@Dutchbird757]

Love the wings on the 748/787!

[@09soilder]

its very impressive espacially the new curve designs of their wings. but the big question is will it be up against the likes of the A380. I still feel Boeing has something special to offer, something very unique but they need to be more innovative in terms of their designs, its a good step forward.

[@Speedbird38]

Now that's a pretty piece of metal. Thumbs up for The Boeing Company

[@Balazs_Baranyai]

The biggest airplane of the century!

[@evilassaultweaponeer]

It already is much prettier than the A380, but I agree that even if the upper cabin were extended right to the tail, it would remain by far the prettier of the two. After all, the 747 is one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built.

[@SinhCung]

Boeings are best.

[@1101millie97]

We're looking at the new Air Force One....

[@SecsSells]

Gracious. Hard to believe that word came to mind with a machine weighing in at nearly one million pounds!

[@theskulldayzz]

If it ain't Boeing, I'm not going...

[@algorithm1193]

This is the generation I call "Boeing MAX". This is the era in history where we make the first steps from today to tomorrow. All the airliners are getting a makeover with the 787 type powerhouse, more fuel efficiency, more passenger appeal, tech upgrades, retrofits, etc. It started with the 747-8i, then the 777-2 and 777-9. Next it's the 737 MAX. Then I think it will be the 767s, then the last one left, the 757. I didn't say the 727 or the 717, or even the 707, I don't think they will be refit as they are really old. But some of the newer ones will be refit, after the old turning new we should get The 797 or it will be thrown in there between the rest.

[@mikaelcan441]

Thomas Harbauer The entire purpose of the 787 is to replace the 767. Why would Boeing make a 767MAX??

[@wengsiangchin5378]

... .o

[@diegoagri-passion5973]

i love 747-8 777-9x 787-9 737 max

[@peppemart]

747 = Legend of aviation

[@scottmairs9014]

These really need to come to Aldergrove in Northern Ireland!!! That would be amazing. Can you do a UK tour with her and fly into Aldergrove? That would be cool!!!

[@jaffacake1578]

Arik have purchased some already :) Remember, many airlines are to fly the 747-400 for decades yet! Such as Delta airlines, they'll likely buy some in future. I'm speaking with CEO of Virgin soon to try and talk sense into him that he needs to buy 748s as well as A380s, because A380s are too big for some routes they fly (Gatwick to Grantley Adams intl) and Dreamliners carry few passengers compared to the 748 (250 vs 467)

[@jamviator]

I agree the 747 is better looking than the a380, but the a380 is a pretty impressive engineering milestone. I think its also worthy of recognition.

[@TheAviationEnthusiast]

With the Airbus A380 already being very successful in long range, comfort, seat capacity, and fuel efficiency, with the Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 reaching longer distances then the 747 I don't think it's gonna survive much longer

[@jdbshjd3788]

q

[@owenchuarbx]

At least the legend still continues

[@MrGeorgy95]

The best airliner ever built! Awesome..!

[@jaffacake1578]

Well, funny you should say that. The 747 is capable of being pushed far beyond its known limits. Sure, it'd cause a lot of flutter and some damage at over mach 1, but a 747 is capable of reaching mach 1 during a dive, for example. Mach one for a short amount of time in a 747 would do little to the integrity of the airplane. It's a strong airplane. E.G has 3 wing spars. China Airlines flight 006 held together at over mach 1. I'm not taking this from a guy who thinks 350kts is overspeed in a320s.

[@curseknight5]

no the A380 should still be queen, 747 is still the King since its appearance was way before the queen. The king just got an upgrade

[@zszs100]

Me too I don't know why ppl have to love only the 747 or the A380! They're both great airplanes!

[@harmeet531]

It is just an amazing plane 747-8 ( fanatastic new technology on an old design ), Would love to Fly one soon somewhere around the world with my family

[@mlosuno2205]

There's no need to replace the 747 yet. Old design or not, the 911 is a brilliant feat of engineering taking rear-engined design and making it work so well. Boeing is the Porsche of the aircraft manufacturers because they build designs that work. Unlike Airbus, look at the A340...what like 15 years cause the 777 sold so well in comparison.

[@philopatir1996]

10 dislikes they must be people working at AIRBUS !

[@pnalc]

TWA flight 800 exploded because it's fuel tanks were filled with oxygen, if you payed attention you would see that this was solved. Most accidents happened with boeing aircraft because Airbus started building planes in the early 70's and Boeing has been manufacturing airplanes since the early 20's

[@jaffacake1578]

Yes, it can reach the speed of sound at max speed, but airlines will usually fly it at mach 0.86 - 0.92.

[@Napalm006]

The Dash 8 is a reference to the 787 for the use and inspiration of the 78's wings, cockpit, and engine designs. Not to mention a nod to the Asian market because 8, is a lucky number.

[@mlosuno2205]

But the 747 is definitely the better looking of the two.

[@ALANSEDU1]

Fortunately I had the opportunity on July 25 to be in the plant of the Boeing Everett Tour the foundation of the future of the factory of Boeing, which saw the construction of the B787; B777 and B737 freighter, of which I am very proud because in calendas flew past the B720, B707 and Boeing 727-200 of this great American company for commercial aircraft. ASD

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Great Plane and Video

[@jerbe5957]

its very intresting

[@kenparrott5543]

999 for me as soon be there are a bit like it or lose,

[@denziiey]

Maybe because the A380 has been here for a while. Still they are two marvellous aircraft.

[@globalflights2142]

Lufthansa 747-8i landing at Frankfurt [EDDF]

[@cnknguyen]

such a beautiful craft...a true legend. The A380 is gigantic but will most likely never carry the pedigree of the 747.

[@Bowden57]

i like the end with the boeing logo stuff and noises, it was awesome.

[@MariaTrillomariamaria]

Beautiful my hhhh

[@mdanjum2328]

Beautiful Post my dear friend

[@BOLLAESWARYADAV]

Good night dear friend Nice post Great smile Have A Wonderful day Have a blessed day ahead

[@rubenmixcoatl1990]

Q belleza es este boeing saludos amiga

[@pradeeplath2803]

Hallo my dear friend Nice post

[@dignadegracia1692]

Nos vamos de viaje? Jeje

[@Phil1480]

true, the a380 isnt the most beautiful airplane. but its still the first complete double decker in this dimension. nothing against boeing. the 747 is more than beautiful.

[@BoeingvsAirbus1578]

Exactly, most people believe that it competes with the A380, it doesn't.

[@hyunki0510]

Humanity has come so far.

[@ShredTheWooD]

I Love you Boeing.

[@MultiCconway]

Candidate KC-Y tanker: Twin engine (GE-90/PW4000 series engines) 747-8 freighter with extended upper deck, shortened empennage (747SP length), with KC-46A tanker facilities. Cargo in the bottom, PAX on the top with fighters in echelon formation across the ocean to the FOB. Install winglets for increased efficiency and reduced outboard turbulence for outboard refueling aircraft at refueling pods at the previous outboard engine wing stations.

[@peanuts2105]

Well you clearly haven't flown in the A-380. I had to wait 15 mins for bags at Manchester Airport. I was very impressed.

[@BoeingDude777]

@Mutleytech No, part of 8I is a slightly higher landing gear, to accomadate the larger GEnx engines.

[@BoeingvsAirbus1578]

It means that much of the technology derives from the 787.

[@geolocate]

Great video! Only wish that they did the same redesign with the passenger version.

[@marauder247]

Beautiful aircraft. The only problem for 747-8 and the A380 is the new generation of twin-engined widebodies; 777-300ER/777X and the A350-1000.

[@hulkhogan567]

In my opinion 747 is better than a380 because it's safe and more fancy

[@Nicshooter]

boeing the best! 747 is the best airplane ever!

[@hulkhogan567]

Don't care if I'm first to comment Boeing is the best

[@sup209]

I think that 747-500 is a better name for it.

[@joaquinpinto6706]

Boeing made plans to make a 747-500 and a 747-600. However, the -500 design became the 747-400ER and the -600 design was scrapped. This airplane is named "747-8" because it has been upgraded with technology from the 787.

[@mariodebontridder]

NICE!!! it's very good Boeing made this, the B747 is such a classic plane, IT'S AMAZING, just that it was getting a little bit old, BUT NOW IT SEEM TO BE OK!! ;) a new effeciënt B747!!!

[@rsattahip]

Good point, without competition any aircraft manufacturer would get lazy. Airbus has made some great planes, the A330 being their best. Personally I would avoid the A380 not over safety concerns but over not wanting to wait for my suitcase with 600 other passengers. It's just too big.

[@N0616JCProductions]

Ahh the Queen. I wish I gets a ride on a 748.

[@andyskateboarder]

noise reduction, noo! :( I love the engines sound!!

[@aussiepaul44]

Boeing had just lost their tender to build the C5 to Lockheed. Boeing had already toyed with the idea of building a larger commercial airliner. Allen spoke to Trippe about Boeing's concept for the 747. Trippe told him if they (Boeing) built it he'd buy it. Allen told Trippe that Boeing would need at least 50 confirmed orders before they'd start.They took the risk and proceeded anyway. At the unavailing 26 airlines had confirmed orders for the 747.Boeing was always going to build the 747.

[@bernardy29ortiz98]

Keep up keep up Boeing beat Airbus!!!!!!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ChuckSFP]

@Mutleytech I'm sure they've thought about it, I'm also sure there would be some airframe considerations due to different stresses on the frame.

[@napoleonlopez4579]

YES BOEING YOUR GREAT!!!!!!

[@jaffacake1578]

If you knew how to round numbers, you'd realise that 5 or above rounds to the integer above. the 747-8 cruises at about 0.855 mach, which rounds to 0.86Mach. Its maximum speed during flight is 0.92Mach. If an airline is running late, pilots can be told to fly the airplane faster, even if it means greater fuel burn. Don't be daft; everyone knows the maximum allowable operating speed for a 747-400/-8 is Mach 0.92 and is sometimes used. However, 747s have been known to reach past the sound barrier.

[@FLT111]

Boeing made an amazing aircraft, but I wonder whether its orders will actually pick up?!

[@BOEINGNUT]

You're right! Why? Because they are not in the same category! You missed the memo that states they don't carry nearly the same passengers. They don't compete. They compliment each other. Ask Lufthansa and Korean. They have both and have no interest on dumping either one.

[@Shadowboost]

@CphSpotting I saw these being made, up at the factory in Seattle!!! They are much larger than the earlier 747's.

[@Sebastián8844]

I'm more impressed off the new Airbus A380 which is more enviromentally friendly.

[@jaromir1942]

B 747 is beatiful short quenn of the sky,but a 38O is cupboard with wings only,short awesome!

[@irisgomez3006]

wow 747 landing

[@beau5757]

Boeing/Airbus, no preference which takes me to the sunshine?

[@muslimmcloum9839]

In memory of Howard Hughes

[@fotisaiki]

WOW What a bird...Thanks for sharing !!!!

[@mjiscool2345]

Boeing fixed the A/C overheat and fuel "blow up" problem, also Boeing planes are worth 70% of commercial flights, so HOW can you say Airbus is safer? Boeing is bound to have more incidents because of more planes in the sky per day. Both are enormously safe, and I would get on either on, and in fact I have without a problem, so shut your trap.

[@mavericksf16]

Great that they've done a Porsche here.

[@MegaDada1995]

well done boeing!

[@huzayfahLOL]

Tbh the 777 rules!

[@tjp353]

Of course M1+ is well above normal limits but a DC8 was deliberately dived to M1.012, maintained for 16s (and later sold to Qantas). The Taiwanese 747 that is calculated to have reached M1 during it's uncommanded roll, steep inverted 30000ft dive a high-g pull-out (a half loop), suffered significant damage - although a lot of this is consistent with it's high g pull-out (wings permanently bent 2" up, parts of tail missing, inboard main gear dangling, etc). It was repaired & re-entered service.

[@rockymountainrandom]

This is such an incredible airplane!

[@jaffacake1578]

Feel free to visit the Farnborough airshow 2014 and see me there, I'm an ambassador for the airshow, invited by Phillipa Ewart; Head of marketing and communications for Farnborough Intl. In fact, I'll be delighted if you could come along and show yourself up, I'll be the one saying 'who's laughing now?'. I'm by no means coercing VA to buy the -8, just suggesting a movement to it; after all, Virgin can't do what they do without the 747 and will be flying them for many years. I'll see you there?

[@jflg1]

What a gorgeous aircraft!

[@dayanarung]

Garuda Indonesia should buy this aircraft

[@fajarkhunfaqih3153]

maybe garuda buy airbus a380 to replace 747-400 for hajj flight

[@arjunamin9399]

Omg this my fav aircraft ever it soooo cuuuul