Boeing 747-400

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History of the Boeing 747-400

The 747-400 is the latest, longest ranging and best selling model of the 747 family. Boeing launched the 747-400 in October 1985 and the first development aircraft first flew on April 29 1988. 

The 747-400 externally resembles the -300, but it is a significantly improved aircraft. Changes include a new, two crew digital flightdeck with six large CRT displays, an increased span wing with winglets (the -400 was the first airliner to introduce winglets), new engines, recontoured wing/fuselage fairing, a new interior, lower basic but increased max takeoff weights, and greater range.  

History with Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines first introduced the Boeing 747-400 to its fleet in November, 1993. The new aircraft landed in Subic Bay International Airport carrying the then-President, Fidel V. Ramos returning from a state visit in the United States. The Boeing 747-400 then went on to become Philippine Airlines flagship aircraft, operating across the Pacific to the United States, and it remains the flagship to this day.