Being a subscriber to Fast Company magazine, I have noticed an interesting fact: They are apparently big fans of Boeing. You might agree or disagree with their obvious preference of the American aircraft manufacturer, but they ran a very interesting online article on the new 747-8 on March 18. It's funny they kinda over-emphasize the fact this is the largest passenger plane ever built in the U.S. However, compared to Airbus's A380, this is not very impressive...Fact Company
The Fast Company's Guide to Boeing's Jumbo-est Jumbo, the 747-8
BY Kit Eaton
Late yesterday, Boeing's 747-8 freighter prototype number three lumbered into the Spring sky above Everett's Paine Field on its maiden flight. It then flew about successfully for two and a half hours before swooping heavily down on the tarmac at Boeing Field in Seattle. The beast checked out okay during this trip, topping out at 30,000 feet an a maximum speed of 280 mph, and is the latest success for the new marque of jumbo jet. But what exactly is exciting about this airborne monster? Continue reading here.
