747-8 unveiled

[bilwor]

"http://nycaviation.com/2011/02/photo-gallery-boeing-747-8-intercontinental-unveiled-in-washington/"

[Chris Kennedy]

That's a weird photo in the article. It makes the nose look pointed.

I read somewhere that this first one is (or will be) configured as a BBJ, and is going to "a government user."

Is there a prize for the first member to shoot one in the wild?

[Rob Silliman]

Don't be surprised - if this becomes the new Air Force One.....

[cpasley]

Be better then a Airbus like has been proposed ,face it "Air Force One" is a symbol of the U.S. and AF1 has always been an american made plane ,I think since the 787 is too small that the Jumbo-8 is the only obvious choice

[Rob Silliman]

Be better then a Airbus like has been proposed ,face it "Air Force One" is a symbol of the U.S. and AF1 has always been an american made plane ,I think since the 787 is too small that the Jumbo-8 is the only obvious choice

Airbus bowed out of the competition for the next Air Force One - over 2 years ago

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/01/28/airbus_out_of_air_force_one/

[cpasley]

2 years ago huh ,did I metioned I moved ,I now live under a rock but its better then that cave I used to live in

[Joe Copalman]

I think Combat Aircraft ran an article on the search for a new AF1 airframe about 12-18 months ago that included a graphic of a 777-300ER in AF1 colors.  Looked pretty slick, actually.