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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Verbal » Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:53 am

I know they have been dealing with a wing tip vibration issue. Relocating the inboard engine strut? If so, expect entry-into-service around 2013.
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Sickbag » Wed Sep 29, 2010 7:33 am

I know they have been dealing with a wing tip vibration issue. Relocating the inboard engine strut? If so, expect entry-into-service around 2013.
This delay is no big deal, its not as if anyone wants to buy the thing anyhow...
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Verbal » Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:33 pm

747-8 Freighter Delivery Schedule for Mid-Year 2011

EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced a schedule change for the 747-8 Freighter with first delivery now expected mid-year 2011. The company also announced steps it is taking to support the new schedule, including adding a fifth airplane to the flight-test fleet.

The company previously indicated that, following recent flight-test discoveries, there was a high probability the first 747-8 Freighter delivery would move into 2011. The new delivery schedule follows a thorough assessment of the expected cumulative impact of these discoveries, which include a low-frequency vibration in certain flight conditions and an underperforming aileron actuator. While neither issue requires structural changes to the airplane, they have led to disruptions to certification testing, which the program was unable to offset within the prior schedule.

This schedule change is not expected to have a material impact on Boeing's 2010 financial results.

"We understand the issues encountered in flight test and are working through the solutions," said Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager, Airplane Programs, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We recognize our customers are eager to add the 747-8 Freighter to their fleets, and we understand and regret any impact this schedule change may have on their plans to begin service with the airplane. With that said, the 747-8 Freighter is demonstrating the capabilities our customers need to be successful and we are confident in the value it will bring them upon certification and delivery next year."
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Verbal » Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:07 pm

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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Not_Karl » Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:11 pm

Was the livery designed by Coca-Cola?
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby PurduePilot » Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:23 pm

Was the livery designed by Coca-Cola?
There's a reason I put this picture in the "troubles" thread. Apparently the paint department forgot what blue looks like.

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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Verbal » Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:39 pm

It doesn't show up in the photos, but the paint has glitter specks in it. Blingtastic!
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby PurduePilot » Mon Feb 14, 2011 8:51 pm

It doesn't show up in the photos, but the paint has glitter specks in it. Blingtastic!
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Not_Karl » Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:58 pm

It doesn't show up in the photos, but the paint has glitter specks in it. Blingtastic!
And surely it also has hydraulics :mrgreen:.
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Ancient Mariner » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:16 pm

Nice wings!
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Giles » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:42 am

How long to replace all the fasteners?

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Postby PurduePilot » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:48 am

How long to replace all the fasteners?
Come again?

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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Ancient Mariner » Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:47 am

How long to replace all the fasteners?
One at a time. Next.
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby reubee » Tue Feb 15, 2011 8:43 am

Isn't it traditional to place small logos of all the airlines that have purchased the new aircraft somewhere on the front of the fuselage?
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Ancient Mariner » Tue Feb 15, 2011 9:27 am

How long to replace all the fasteners?
One at the time. Next.
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Fixed. Thank you dissapearing edit button. :evil:
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby ZeroAltitude » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:47 pm

Isn't it traditional to place small logos of all the airlines that have purchased the new aircraft somewhere on the front of the fuselage?
See that small Lufthansa crane next to the front door?
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Ancient Mariner » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:52 pm


One at the time. Next.
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Fixed. Thank you dissapearing edit button. :evil:
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Giles » Tue Feb 15, 2011 3:28 pm

How long to replace all the fasteners?
Come again?
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby PurduePilot » Tue Feb 15, 2011 5:28 pm

How long to replace all the fasteners?
Come again?
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby J » Tue Feb 15, 2011 5:59 pm

Another Intercontinental from Another Time

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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Sickbag » Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:48 pm

Granny's had a face lift and a boob job.

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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Verbal » Fri Feb 18, 2011 12:51 am

Granny's had a face lift and a boob job.
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Re: 747-8 troubles, the latest news...

Postby Schorsch » Fri Feb 18, 2011 7:42 pm

Granny's had a face lift and a boob job.

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