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Boeing Assembles First Set of 747-8 Wings	Popularity: Views: 1837

2009-04-21 09:07:16
	The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has completed major assembly of the first set of wings for the 747-8 Freighter. The new 135-foot 3-inch (41.2 m) wings incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies to fly farther and more efficiently. The advanced airfoil provides improved overall performance and greater fuel capacity. The Boeing 747-8 Freighter and Intercontinental are the new high-capacity 747s that offer airlines the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large passenger or freighter airplane, while providing enhanced environmental performance. Contact: Tim Bader, 747 Communications, +1 425-342-4771
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