The Boeing 747-8 is the final series of the large, long-range wide-body airliners in the Boeing 747 family from Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the largest model variant of the 747 and Boeing 's largest aircraft overall.

The 747-8 incorporates breakthrough technology—the GEnx engine, a wing design with better performance, and lighter alloys and composites—that substantially reduces fuel consumption.

Marked by its distinctively recognizable hump, this iconic airplane is a symbol of great engineering, innovation and often noted as an outstanding work of architecture.

Lufthansa runs 4 versions of Boeing 747-800. First version of Boeing 747-8 operated by Lufthansa is the most common version. It has three classes of seats and consists of two decks. The lower deck may accommodate 330 passengers in all 3 seats. First class has 8 open suites that have 180 degree recline. All these seats are standard.

This 747-800 is the newest aircraft type in the long-haul fleet for Lufthansa. Lufthansa is the launch airline for the 747-800 which is 5.6 meters longer than its predecessor, making it the longest passenger aircraft in the world.

Boeing 747-8 Information Length: 76.3 meters Wingspan: 68.4 meters Wing Area: 554.0 square meters Height: 19.4 meters Engines: 4x General Electric GEnx-2B67 Thrust per Engine: 66,500 lbf (296 kN) Total Thrust: 266,000 lbf (1,183 kN) Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 448,000 kg (987,000 lbs) Range: 7,730 nautical miles (14,320 km)

The Boeing 747-8 is the second largest commercial passenger plane in the world. We all know and respect the Boeing 747 range and specially the big 747 400 and 400ER, but when Boeing announced the 747-8 series, it left many wondering.

The 747-8 Freighter retains the 747-400F nose cargo door, continuing the capability to easily load outsized cargo. The 747-8 has new high bypass ratio engines, GEnx 2B, which are the quiet and efficient GEnx engines developed for the 787 aircraft.

The new 747-8 is the latest derivative of the 747 family of airplanes and is being developed in both freighter (747-8F) and passenger (747-8I, for “Intercontinental”) versions. The 747-8 offers a number of operational improvements while preserving key commonalities with the 747-4.

Mar 18, 2025 · When it comes to the Boeing 747, two models dominate discussions: the 747-400 and the 747-800. While both aircraft belong to the same family and share similar design elements, they cater to different operational needs and technological advancements.