Boeing Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (foreground, Lufthansa), Boeing 787-9 (background, El Al)

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28 Jul 2026 · © Unknown

Lufthansa 747–8 on the ground at Newark liberty international

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Aircraft

Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (foreground, Lufthansa), Boeing 787-9 (background, El Al) B744 (Boeing 747-400) and B789 (Boeing 787-9)

Lufthansa standard blue/yellow tail, El Al standard livery

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Registration

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Skyline Symphony, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies, Dreamliner Hunter, Widebody Wizard

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Great clarity and city backdrop; Lufthansa 747 shines, though the foreground wingtip slightly intrudes the frame.

Location

Newark Liberty International Airport

EWR/KEWR

40.6894, -74.1705

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Newark Liberty International Airport EWR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8I is the last and largest variant of the iconic 747 \'Jumbo Jet\' line, and Lufthansa is its largest commercial operator.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates the majority of the world\'s commercial 747-8I passenger fleet (less than 40 were ever built).

Record Flights

The 747-8I flies some of Lufthansa\'s longest routes, including transatlantic and ultra-long-haul flights to Asia and the Americas.

Safety & Events

No significant major incidents specific to Lufthansa\'s 747-8 fleet; notable for its reintroduction post-pandemic.

Future Outlook

These 747-8Is are still in service but are expected to retire in the 2030s as newer, more fuel-efficient jets take over.

Specifications

747-8: GEnx-2B67 (General Electric)

Engine

747-8: 68.4 m

Wingspan

747-8: 76.3 m

Length

747-8: 13,450 km

Range

747-8: 917 km/h

Speed

747-8: Up to 467 passengers in 3 classes

Capacity

747-8: 447,700 kg

MTOW

747-8: 19.4 m

Height

747-8: 4 × 296 kN (66,500 lbf)

Thrust

747-8: ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~90-95 dB at takeoff)

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