Boeing completes body join on first 747-8 Intercontinental
Boeing said Friday it successfully completed the ``final body join'' of the first 747-8 Intercontinental in Everett, noting that mechanics ``loaded the forward and aft fuselage sections to join with the wing and center section.''
Boeing (NYSE: BA) today unveiled its new 747-8 Intercontinental, the new high-capacity passenger airplane that offers airlines the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large passenger airplane while providing enhanced environmental performance.