Just eight months after its first flight, the 747-8 Intercontinental wrapped up its certification test flights today with a Function & Reliability flight back from Barbados. This marks the second certification flight test program the 747 team has completed this year— a truly incredible achievement.
The Intercontinental was put through some grueling paces during its testing. From the hot temperatures of Arizona to cross winds in Iceland, the three test airplanes came through with flying colors as they traveled the globe.
The 747-8 Intercontinental flies over Mount Baker during its first flight back in March.
You’ll still see the Intercontinental test fleet taking to the sky over the next few months as we do some additional tests for the unique VIP and airline interior configurations. So keep your eyes out for these beauties.
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Comments (12)
She is a true beauty! When can we expect her overhere in Holland?
Posted on October 31, 2011 14:49
It's was nice seeing her here in Barbados viewed every daylight take off and landing, magnificent beauty and engineering.
Posted on October 31, 2011 17:59
Can you send her back? We would love to have you back again :). Maybe get in on the test flights too and have tours for the interior :)
Posted on October 31, 2011 18:09
Seeing her lift off for the last in her all white coating this morning around 8:10am was a sight not to be missed.
Posted on October 31, 2011 18:24
Have always loved the 747s since I was kid. Still think its the BEST looking airliner.
Really hope to see one come down to Australia!!!!
Posted on October 31, 2011 21:28
We were honoured with both the 787-8 and 747-8 doing certification flights here in Barbados on successive weeks, and would really love it is Barbados became a regular testing ground. And I'm sure someone will throw in a bottle of Barbados Rum as well!!
Posted on October 31, 2011 21:44
Hope to see her over again over the southern Oregon coast!
Posted on October 31, 2011 22:37
Truly She is divine beauty 747-8. Giving the highest comfort while flying across the sky. Nice interior along with a great aerodynamic design at the wing. All the operators 747-400 would love to have more 747-8 in their fleet. Nice to know your journey to barbados. BOEING......Brand Lives within the heart of every model it builds.
Posted on October 31, 2011 22:42
I can't wait to see the 787-8 Intercontinental in the liveries of the airlines around the world gracing the airports of the world.
Posted on November 1, 2011 01:41
Could you post some pictures of the aircraft in Lufthansa livery? After all, LH was the launch customer.
Posted on November 1, 2011 11:48
Congratulations on completing this certification for the 747-8I -- that's two 747-8's and a 787-8 -- three jets certified in one year!
Posted on November 2, 2011 14:23
Wow, what a year for Boeing! Three certifications in one year, on three AMAZING air craft! How exciting. Next up, the 787-9. Can't wait...
Posted on November 3, 2011 11:23
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