Boeing 747-8 testing on long runways of Sea-Tac Airport before being delivered to Air China. Image by Twitter user @SeaTacAirport
Air China (CA) is scheduled to take delivery of its first Boeing 747-8I in early October, when the flag carrier will become the first operator of the aircraft type in China and the world's second following Lufthansa (LH).
Air China is due to operate its first 747-8I on Beijing-Guangzhou service once a day starting Oct. 11, according to Airline Route.
Flight CA1315 is scheduled to take off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) at 11:00 a.m. and land at Guangzhou Baiyuan International Airport (CAN) at 2:10 p.m., with the return flight CA1316 departing CAN at 3:30 p.m. and arriving at PEK at 6:40 p.m. The flag carrier has opened reservation for its 747-8I service.
The airline configures its 747-8I with 365 seats, including 12 in first class, 54 in business class, 66 in premium economy class and 233 in economy class.
Air China has seven 747-8Is on order and is expected to take delivery of three by the end of 2014, with the remaining delivered through 2016. The 747-8Is will replace the airline's aging 747-400s to become the backbone aircraft on its international routes.
The 747-8I is a new airplane with new engines, new wings and a dramatically enhanced passenger experience. The airline said it expects the new, fuel-efficient 747-8I to deliver exceptional economics and a great flying experience to its customers.
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