How much does a BBJ 747-8 Cost?

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$367 million
List price for a new BBJ 747-8 is $367 million – but this cost is only for a ‘green’ aircraft – one without an interior fitted. Getting an interior designed and fitted will typically add another $25-$50 million depending on what features are installed and how the interior is designed.

Is a Boeing 747 a Jumbo Jet?

The 747 was the first airplane dubbed “Jumbo Jet”, the first wide-body airliner. The 747 is a quadjet, initially powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofan engines, then General Electric CF6 and Rolls-Royce RB211 engines for the original variants.

Is the Boeing 747-8 the largest passenger aircraft in the world?

The 747-8 is the world’s longest currently-operational passenger airliner, surpassing the Airbus A340-600 by 3.1 ft (0.95 m). With a maximum take-off weight of 975,000 lb (442 t), the 747-8 is the heaviest aircraft, commercial or military, manufactured in the U.S.

Which airline first fly jumbo jets?

Modern Airliners reports that Japan Airlines was the first to fly the first 747-100SR (short-range). The rollout for this jet took place in August of 1973. Shortly after, ANA (All Nippon Airways) took delivery of the first 747-100BSR in December of 1978.

What happened to the 747 jumbo jet?

Boeing has announced that production of the iconic 747 will come to an end in 2022 as dwindling customer demand and low sales for its latest variant became the final nail in the coffin for the aging plane line. The 747 was the first quad-jet engine and dual-level passenger aircraft to roam the skies.

What is a Boeing 747 8 plane?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Boeing 747-8 is a wide-body airliner developed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, the largest variant of the 747. After introducing the 747-400, Boeing considered larger 747 versions as alternatives to Airbus’s proposed Airbus A3XX.

What happened to the Boeing 747-8I jumbo jet?

With the 747-8i production line now in terminal status, the last of the Jumbo Jets will become more scarce, especially the few that have been produced as Boeing Business Jets. The 747-8i represents the largest aircraft on earth that has been fully configured for VIP transport.

Is the Boeing 747 end of its life?

The Boeing 747, known commonly as the Jumbo Jet, is one of the most recognizable and loved aircraft ever made. Flying for over 50 years, it is now seeing the end of its life with many airlines. The first 747 under construction in 1968. Photo: Getty Images With the new 747-8 cargo version still being built, the aircraft is not going anywhere soon.

Where is the Boeing 747-8 made?

Boeing’s Everett Facility at Paine Field, originally built for the 747 program, is the site of 747-8 assembly. On November 14, 2005, Boeing announced the launching of the 747 Advanced as the “Boeing 747-8”.