Boeing accelerates 747 growth project again

1997-05-28T00:00:00

Boeing is stepping up work on its revamped 747-400IGW (increased gross weight) and IGW Stretch plan, and is pushing Rolls-Royce and the General Electric /Pratt & Whitney Engine Alliance to firm up plans for new 289kN (65,000lb)-thrust engines to make the proposed aircraft more attractive to airlines.

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