First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Leaves Paint Hangar
EVERETT, Wash., Nov. 18, 2009 - Boeing [NYSE: BA] moved the first 747-8 Freighter out of the paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night sporting a special light livery.
Painted white with blue accents, the 747-8 Freighter unveiled a new twist on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes livery. It features an oversized 8 on the background of the tail as well as 747-8 on the belly.
The light livery, which saves time and expense compared to the full Boeing livery, will remain on the airplane until the flight-test program is completed. After flight test, it will be refurbished and delivered to a customer.
The first freighter will begin preparing for the necessary tests leading up to first flight in early 2010.
More information: http://www.boeing.com/commercial/747family/747-8_facts.html
Photo and caption are available here: http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=64&item=81
Painted white with blue accents, the 747-8 Freighter unveiled a new twist on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes livery. It features an oversized 8 on the background of the tail as well as 747-8 on the belly.
The light livery, which saves time and expense compared to the full Boeing livery, will remain on the airplane until the flight-test program is completed. After flight test, it will be refurbished and delivered to a customer.
The first freighter will begin preparing for the necessary tests leading up to first flight in early 2010.
More information: http://www.boeing.com/commercial/747family/747-8_facts.html
Photo and caption are available here: http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=64&item=81