Air China has become the first Chinese customer to order the new 747-8 Intercontinental from US aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The carrier has signed an agreement to purchase five of the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747-8s. However, the agreement requires Chinese government approval, at which time it will be posted to the Boeing orders and deliveries website. Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China, will use the airplanes to expand its international routes. The new 747-8 Intercontinental carries 467 passengers in a three-class configuration. The airplane features a new wing design and an upgraded flight deck. Air China has become one of the fastest growing airlines in the world and today is one of the world’s largest carriers.
No comments:
Post a Comment