Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (D-ABYI) at the gate in Frankfurt, a modern flagship for the iconic 747 family.

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

Aircraft

747-8 Intercontinental B748

Lufthansa Standard Livery

D-ABYI

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

Rare Bird, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Queen of the Skies

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Clean Lufthansa 747 profile with readable reg, but ramp clutter and pole distract slightly from the overall impact.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

Open map

Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8I is the newest and largest variant of the Boeing 747 family. Lufthansa is the launch and primary passenger airline operator.

Fleet Rarity

One of 19 747-8I passenger aircraft in Lufthansa\'s fleet, and fewer than 40 in passenger service worldwide.

Record Flights

Lufthansa has deployed the 747-8I on long-haul flagship routes between Frankfurt and cities like New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Shanghai.

Safety & Events

No major incidents. The 747-8I fleet is known for being among the last of the \'Queen of the Skies\' family in active passenger service.

Future Outlook

The Lufthansa 747-8I fleet remains active and is expected to fly for years to come, as the type will be among the last passenger 747s retired globally.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

917 km/h

Speed

467 passengers (typical 3-class layout)

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

296 kN (66,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~90-95 dB takeoff

Noise