Finally, another big bird in the sky
Boeing Co. rolled out a new jumbo jet on Sunday, Reuters reported, almost 42 years to the day since the maiden flight of the 747, which went on to become the world’s most recognized jetliner and transformed the global travel industry. It is the first appearance of a radically new version of the passenger jet since the first 747 jumbo, with its humped two-story cabin and 196-foot wingspan. The 747-8 Intercontinental will seat 467 passengers, 51 more than the current version of the 747, and burn less fuel while offering passengers more comfort, Boeing said.
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