Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental

PaddyB 🇩🇪

04 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

The Boeing 747-8i is recognizable by its stretched fuselage, raked wingtips, and four GEnx engines.

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Maulin_Agrawal · 05 Apr 2026

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Aviation History

The Boeing 747-8i is the last and largest passenger version of the iconic 747 family. Lufthansa is the largest operator of the type.

Fleet Rarity

Fewer than 50 passenger 747-8is have ever been delivered, making it exceptionally rare among wide-body jets.

Record Flights

Operates some of the longest scheduled passenger flights from Frankfurt to various intercontinental destinations.

Safety & Events

747-8i has had a strong safety record with no hull-loss accidents.

Future Outlook

Aircraft is still in service with Lufthansa, one of the few remaining 747-8i operators.

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

13,450 kilometers

Range

917 km/h

Speed

467 passengers (in typical three-class configuration)

Capacity

447,700 kilograms

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

66,500 lbf (296 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85-95 dB (varies by measurement location)

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