Boeing 747-8

The Boeing 747-8 is the fourth and final major generation of the legendary 747 widebody aircraft family. Launched in 2005 and entering service in 2012, it is the longest commercial aircraft ever built and the largest Boeing aircraft produced. It features a stretched fuselage compared to the 747-400, along with new GEnx-2B turbofan engines and a redesigned wing inspired by the 787 Dreamliner. The 747-8 is offered in two variants: the 747-8I (Intercontinental) passenger version and the 747-8F freighter. The freighter variant proved more commercially successful, attracting strong orders from cargo operators. In passenger configuration, the aircraft typically seats around 410 passengers in a three-class layout, with a maximum range exceeding 14,000 kilometers. Boeing ended 747-8 production in 2022 after delivering the final commercial examples, marking the conclusion of over five decades of 747 production. The aircraft remains in service with several airlines and cargo carriers worldwide, and a derivative serves as the next-generation Air Force One presidential transport for the United States.