Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

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30 Jul 2026 · © Airphotophil

Lufthansa Boeing 747 in retro livery leaving Boston Logan Airport

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Aircraft

747-8 Intercontinental B747

Lufthansa Retro/Heritage Livery (1960s style)

D-ABYT

Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Retro Wings, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

8 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Retro Lufthansa 747 is sharp and well-framed; foreground ground equipment slightly clutters an otherwise striking ramp scene.

Location

E10

Boston Logan International Airport · BOS/KBOS

42.3715, -71.0208

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Boston Logan International Airport BOS

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Lufthansa was the launch customer for the Boeing 747-8I. This particular aircraft, D-ABYT, is known for its special retro livery and is one of a handful of 747-8Is in civilian service.

Fleet Rarity

One of only 19 Boeing 747-8Is in Lufthansa\'s fleet, and one of just over 30 active passenger 747-8s worldwide.

Record Flights

The 747-8I regularly flies some of Lufthansa\'s longest routes, including Frankfurt to Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Buenos Aires.

Safety & Events

No major incidents known for this particular aircraft. The livery has made it a favorite for aviation enthusiasts and spotters.

Future Outlook

Still active as of 2024, but the global 747-8I fleet is expected to shrink as newer twinjets take over long-haul routes. D-ABYT is particularly likely to be preserved due to its livery.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 m

Wingspan

76.3 m

Length

14,320 km

Range

907 km/h

Speed

364 passengers (typical 3-class)

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 m

Height

66,500 lbf (296 kN) each

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (exact dB varies)

Noise