Aircraft

Boeing on the evening of 17 November moved the first 747-8F from the paint hanger in Everett, Washington with a special “light” livery.
Boeing says the aircraft is painted with blue accents, an oversized “8” on the background of the tail and “747-8” featured on the belly.
The airframer explains the light livery saves time and expense compared with the full Boeing livery, and will remain on the aircraft until the flight test programme is completed. After the testing the aircraft will be refurbished and delivered to a customer, says Boeing.
First flight of the 747-8F is scheduled for early 2010, and Cargolux is scheduled to take first delivery during the fourth quarter of next year.