Sina aviation dispatch on April 25, 2012, Everett - Boeing has told the German Lufthansa delivered the first passenger type 747-8 intercontinental passenger plane, opened up the most recognizable plane of the new era, also for Lufthansa and its passenger opens the promotion efficiency, enhancing environmental performance, flight to enjoy a new era of ascension.

    Boeing commercial group of amber jie (Jim Albaugh, President and chief executive said: Lufthansa and Boeing has a long and proud history, bringing the latest innovations to civil aviation. For Lufthansa in helping us to design new 21st century queen 'air' in the process of showing the inspiration and leadership, we are deeply grateful. Boeing employees could this great plane to the Lufthansa and around the world, I felt very proud.

    Lufthansa commission President and chief executive officer Christopher Franz (Christoph Franz) said: after a few years working with Boeing, we are very glad to introduce the latest generation in our fleet of four aircraft.

   Then few days its airline Lufthansa's employees will be on preparation, making the plane ready, on May 1 to the Frankfurt's permanent bases. Boeing will hold off on that day celebrations, both executives will attend. Lufthansa will be on May 2, after celebrating after the plane arrived in Frankfurt. The details of these activities will be announced soon.

    Compared with the 747-400 before, 747-8 intercontinental jet fuel consumption and carbon emissions will be reduced by more than 10%, 30% lower noise level at the same time. 747-8 intercontinental jet adopted a new type of interior inspired by 787 dreamliner, pack up with upward curve of the structure, can bring better dimensional feeling and comfort of the passengers, and increase personal storage space. Aircraft installation of GE aviation production Genx - 2 - b engines.