Originally Posted by
Letitride3c
747-8's inaugural PEK-JFK flight landing - triple 7's have been flying this route in the past year when the older 747's were discontinued ... Nothing like riding atop with 4 engines roaring as it stream down the runway for the takeoff & unmistakable.
Another one came in this afternoon & will be taking off shortly (CA 981 & CA 982)
I've just returned from China and they're very proud about the 748i launch. There were quite a few signs (on buses, for ie) announcing the new plane.
Here's a photo of an A388's engine (and a human for comparison's sake) I took at Hong Kong. I'm always amazed by the size of modern aircraft.
