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Le Bourget Air Show (15): the Jumbo challenges the European flying giant

Paris, France - Boeing unveiled the details on the new 500 seats 747 Advanced which will compete with the Airbus A-380

If one had still some doubts about the fact that Boeing would not have aimed to face the A-380 "in its own sky", will have to change mind in the light of what revealed by the US leading company of the sector at Le Bourget Air Show. The 747 will be renewed by a significant upgrade which will lead to the production of a new version: larger, with more capacity and technologically provided with innovative...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 122206
Rome, Italy, 06/15/2005 18:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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