Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental takes first flight

The new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental takes to the sky for its first flight, showing off a longer fuselage, more aerodynamic wing, and more fuel-efficient engines.

[buioso]

i'm a fan of the A380, but i must say that the majestic elegance of the good old 747 is unbeatable. And this is the best looking version ever.

[NickDeSpirito]

I've been flying the 747 since 1972 when I was in the Army and stationed in Europe traveling back and forth from Frankfurt to JFK. Those were the early years for the 747. The flight was like no other. I was in awe on how smooth the take offs and landings were, and I remember sitting in my seat, looking down the aisle and thinking, how is this thing going to get off the ground! Well, they're a lot larger now, and IMO, no other airliner comes close. It's an Icon.Looking forward to a ride on the 8!

[memevasion]

0:56 that cesna 172 pilot just witnessed history in front of his eyes

[elpkid]

Wow! The most beautiful bird ever to grace the skies! She still wears her crown!

[NakulDalakoti]

This is the "Real" queen of skies !!

[caseyvang]

Boeing 747-8i is the most beautiful airplane in the world.

[masonm]

Thank you for building the most pretty plane in the world. Many tests, More safety. I thought the 747-8 was out last year!
Congrats Boeing, you need a Nobel

[GLL]

It still has the classical looks and that graceful wingspan flying motion to it.

[jonnyk]

I'm only 15 and live in the north of the UK, but I would be more than honoured if I ever got the oppurtunity to work with Boeing on their amazing aircrafts

[HesJustSteven]

Long live the 747, best widebody ever built

[tuhuynguyen]

more beautiful than A380, that's the truth!!! love it

[mexxiano]

There is some amazing aircrafts in the world, but the 747 is the most beatifull!

[DrainPipeJoe]

The 747 is still the most beautiful Aircraft in the sky, with the classic extended upper fuselage and now the longest plane in the air. The only Aircraft to give the 747 a run at it's good looks is the Boeing 787 which is also a beauty in it's own right with it's gently sloped fuselage down past it's cockpit windows to it's chin along with the most efficient flowing wing in the market.

[elbigjim]

It was a great takeoff that morning. Glad I took my son to check it out... Plans ARE COOL!

[CoolPixx]

Awesome bird, I took a flight from Europe to N. America in the 747-800 intercontinental and loved it..

[CAG]

I like how it says experimental above the door xD

[jjsyou]

Still the most beautiful shape in the sky with the most elegant lines which could never be mistaken for anything but a 747 whether sitting idle waiting it's turn to take off or at 45, 000 feet plus flying just under Mach 1 heading to paradise in the South Pacific faster than any other jumbo jet flying today! One beautiful bad ass flying machine.

[cashmney]

beautiful plane! Wish i get on this someday

[hermannfegelein]

Wow i love that sunrise livery also what a beautiful aircraft

[Aerolipe]

I love how it's reaaaal big and still has on "experimental" sign on it! Awesome!