The Boeing 747-8 is a wide-body jet airliner developed by BoeingCommercial Airplanes. It was officially announced in 2005. The 747-8 is the thirdgeneration of the 747, with a lengthened fuselage, redesigned wings, new engines, and improved efficiency. The 747-8 is the largest 747 version, the largest commercialaircraft built in the United States, and the longest passenger aircraft in the world.
The 747-8 is offered in two main variants: the 747-8 Intercontinental (747-8I) for passengers and the 747-8 Freighter (747-8F) for cargo. The first 747-8F performed the model 's maiden flight on February 8, 2010, with the 747-8I following on March 20, 2011. Delivery of the first freighter aircraft occurred in October 2011 and the passenger model began deliveries in 2012. As of February 2018, confirmed orders for the 747-8 total 150: 103 of the freighter version, and 47 of the passenger version.
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