Boeing's new 747-8 will be able to operate at the same separation distances as the 747-400, according to a ruling from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). ICAO sent a letter to all ...
Boeing’s new 747-8 widebody will need to undergo trials to determine aircraft separation for wake turbulence avoidance. Wake vortex tests are “clearly something we’re going to have to do” for the ...
Boeing is approaching a crucial phase in the 747-8 flight-test effort as it prepares to start trials of the -8I passenger variant and undertakes the dramatic maximum-brake-energy demonstration on the ...