C'e uno stralcio di un articolo di FG.com che ha attratto la mia attenzione e quella dei colleghi di a.net; sembra che Boeing abbia contattato 25 compagnie nel mondo, presumibilmente gia operatori di 744, proponendo loro l'ultima versione della regina.
Articolo completo:
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-bullish-on-747-8i-prospects-371364/
"In the last 30 days, we have put out 25 proposals for aircraft [to a number of airlines]," says 747 programme manager Elizabeth Lund. Airlines with existing 747-400 fleets are prime sales targets. "We're having conversations about where the -8 may fit in," Lund says. "[Boeing] feels the 747-8I is a viable aircraft for all long-haul decisions."
She expects China to eventually be the "the biggest market" for the jet, which typically holds 467 passengers in a three-class configuration.
Articolo completo:
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-bullish-on-747-8i-prospects-371364/