2 747-8s On Ramp

Boeing says it remains on track for first flight of its 747-8Freighter "early in 2010" as it outlines it plans for the flight-test programme to bring the new jumbo to market by the fourth quarter of this year.

Boeing plans a 3,700h test programme for the new 747, consisting of 1,600 flight hours and 2,100 ground hours, according to Mohammad (Mo) Yahyavi, vice-president and general manager of the 747 programme. Continue reading...