EVERETT -- RC001, Boeing's first 747-8 Intercontinental, completed its taxi test today, reaching a top speed of 90kts along the 9,010ft runway at Paine Field. Program sources say a pre-flight briefing is expected to take place on Saturday, which will be in preparation for Sunday's first flight. The maiden sortie is slated for 10:00 AM PT here in Washington, and this page will be covering it live on location.
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