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Not Your Father's 747

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, Inc. 425-308-3669

The Boeing plant in Everett, WA just released details on the remake of the 747, the 747-800.  It's predecessor is 40 years old.  The new 747-8 Intercotinental is 18 fee longer than the 747-400 which allows for an additional 51 passengers in a three-class seating arrangement. The 747-8 borrows some of the technology and interior design of Boeing's latest plane, the 787 Dreamliner. 

Boeing wanted to find a way to make travelers forget the hassle of traveling at ungodly hours to get to the airport, fighting traffic jams, looking for parking, lugging heavy baggage and waiting in security lines for what seems hours. Boeing feels that by pumping up the interiors, making more space possible in the lower deck, offering the "Sky Loft" situated ove the rear half of the plane created for a lounge or business area.  The interiors will be upgraded significantly also.  The 747's unique interior an structural design will provide passengers with a new experience and a new way to fly.

We can't wait for the roll out!

Comments(3)

Teri Isner
Keller Williams Realty at the Lakes - Orlando, FL
GRI, CRS, CIPS
Karen, wonder who is ordering these and the lucky pilots that get to fly them as a part of the salary is connected to the size of the planes and number of passengers they carry.  I guess size does matter!  Hope you got in touch with BB.
Jan 19, 2007 10:37 AM
Sam Miller
RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH
Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

It is always a good sign when a company is willing to make such a massive investment.  Hopefully this will enhance employment even further in your market.

 

Jan 19, 2007 02:54 PM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
It's true, Karen. Flying on the newer planes with higher ceilings and out of the way overhead baggage bins does make you feel better. I also like the nice leather seats rather than the faded, stained cloth ones. It would be nice if the airlines told us before booking which interiors were flying each plane.
Jan 19, 2007 10:54 PM