Everett, Wash., Boeing (NYSE: BA) has delivered the first 747-8 Intercontinental passenger airliner to Deutsche Lufthansa AG.

"Lufthansa and Boeing have a long and proud history of working together to bring new innovations to the airline industry," said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are grateful for Lufthansa's inspiration and leadership in helping us design a new Queen of the Skies for the 21st Century, and I'm proud of what Boeing employees have accomplished by bringing this great airplane to Lufthansa and the world."

"After working together for many years, we are very pleased to have the newest generation of four-engine aircraft join our fleet," said Christoph Franz, chairman of the Executive Board and chief executive officer of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. 

Lufthansa employees will conduct airline-specific preparations to get the airplane ready for a May 1 flight to its permanent home base in Frankfurt. Boeing will host a special flyaway celebration with senior executives from both companies that day. Lufthansa will then host a special celebration when the airplane arrives in Frankfurt on May 2.

Characteristics

Seating:
467 passengers in a three-class configuration

Range:
8,000 nmi (14,815 km) - Intercontinental
4,390 nmi (8,130 km) - Freighter

Configuration:
Twin aisle

Wing Span:
224 ft 7 in (68.5 m)

Length:
250 ft 2 in (76.3 m)

Height:
63 ft 6 in (19.4 m)

Thrust:
66,500 pounds (GEnx-2B67)

Cruise Speed:
Mach 0.85 - Intercontinental
Mach 0.845 - Freighter

Maximum Take offer Weight
987,000 lb (447,696 kg)

Source: Boeing