Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Jumbo Jet in old livery.
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 in the now old livery photographed just before landing at Frankfurt Airport.
This photo was taken on Oct. 29, 2017.
The Boeing 747-8 is the latest version of the Boeing 747 announced on Nov. 14, 2005. Boeing replaced the Boeing 747-400 with it, competing with Airbus' superjumbo, the A380. This aircraft is longer than the A380 and even longer than the Airbus A340-600.
In 2020, Boeing announced it would cease production of the legendary 747. The last aircraft, a cargo version, will be delivered in early 2023.
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