For the first time, Boeing says
For the first time, Boeing says it will conduct wake vortex studies on one of its big airplanes: the 747-8 Intercon-tinental. Vice President Randy Tinseth says three factors influenced the decision: the 747-8's wing is bigger than the 747-400 from which it is derived, it is a heavier aircraft, and...
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