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Lufthansa B748 reg. D-ABYC being pushed back at FRA

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Aircraft

747-8 Intercontinental B748

Lufthansa (modern standard livery)

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Manufacturer

Achievements

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

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Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

Flagship next-generation variant of the iconic Boeing 747 series. Lufthansa is the launch and largest commercial operator of the passenger 747-8.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa is the largest operator, with less than 40 passenger 747-8s flying globally. Model is rare compared to earlier 747s and modern twins.

Record Flights

Operates flagship long-haul routes, such as Frankfurt to Los Angeles, New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.

Safety & Events

No major hull loss or fatal incidents have been reported for the Lufthansa 747-8 fleet as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still in active long-haul service as of 2024, projected to fly into the 2030s.

Specifications

GEnx-2B67

Engine

68.4 meters

Wingspan

76.3 meters

Length

13,450 km

Range

917 km/h

Speed

467 passengers (3-class typical)

Capacity

447,700 kg

MTOW

19.4 meters

Height

296 kN (66,500 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (approx. 95-98 dB on departure)

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