The height of the Boeing 747. The most convenient places. Salon layout: best and worst places

Boeing 747 400 is a jet double-decker passenger aircraft designed for 500 people. The liner flies at a distance of up to 14,000 kilometers. Domestic ak "Russia" uses a Boeing 744, the same brand as the 747. Do not worry if the ticket shows one number, but another model flies. They are exactly the same, only the numbering is different.

How did the plane

A variation of the liner was created on the basis of the 300 model. The development of a new variation was necessary because the previous one did not implement all the ideas of the Boeing company. Created the new kind aircraft, characterized by low fuel consumption, flying at more than long distance, with saloon superior comfort, reducing operating costs by 10 percent. The new liner began to be developed in 1985, three years later it was already tested in flight and received orders for a hundred units.

At first, the company thought to create cargo liner, later settled on the fact that the Boeing 747 is optimal for passenger transportation. The ship officially took off for the first time on April 29, 1988. The aircraft hovered in the air for more than two hours. After the test, he was given the status of "airworthy to fly." A year later, the plane was sold to airlines. North wind, two weeks later he was already flying with the first passengers.

Features Boeing 747

The main characteristics that the Boeing 747 400 of Russia Airlines has:

• In length reaches 79.7 meters;
• The wings have a span of 64.4 meters;
• The plane reaches a height of 19.4 meters;
• Wing area 541.2 square meters;
• Takeoff weight does not exceed 396,300 kilograms;
• The empty plane weighs 181,120 kilograms;
• The speed of the liner develops up to 920 kilometers per hour;
• It rises to a height of 13,750 meters;
• For the run you need 3,020 meters;
• There are 660 seats in the economy class cabin;
• In the modification of two classes (economy and business) 524 seats;
• There are 416 seats in a three-class aircraft;
• The interior is 6.13 meters wide.

The dimensions for the cockpit are standard for each model. There is no need to relearn when changing to the next modification of the 747. Flight fv5871 flies in 120 directions.

Important! The best seats are in the business class cabin.

The Rossiya company has acquired nine liners of this brand. Now here you can book a ticket for a flight on a double-decker plane.

The location of the seats on the plane

Boeing 747 400 AK Russia: interior layout

The plane has two decks, dividing it into business and economy class. In the latter, between the seats is less than 90 cm. It will not be possible to expand the chair, only recline it by 60 degrees. All seats have a folding table.

On the 2nd floor there is a business class, where the seats are laid out like a bed. This is possible due to the large distance between the seats. In business class, passengers are offered an individual menu, access to Wi-Fi and drinks absolutely free.

The peculiarity of the liner is its division into two floors. At the bottom is the economy class. There are 470 seats, 3 seats are located on the sides near the walls, 4 in the center. There are 2 seats in the tail near the walls of the aircraft, 4 in the center, and 2 in front of the walls and 3 in the middle.

Rows 1 to 3 represent the business class, featuring modern armchairs with monitors. Between the lines is more than 1.5 m. The 5th row starts on the second floor of the economy class. A screen hangs as a partition, allowing this line of passengers to stretch their legs. Seats are considered comfortable. Between the lines in the cabin - 86 centimeters.

Row 9 is the last in the economy class. Next is the toilet, then the stairs to the first floor. This causes a negative feeling in the passengers sitting here.

Important! There are three toilets on the first floor.

One is at the end of the plane, the other is between 20 and 22, which indicates unpleasant odors in these places, the third is around 43 and 44, for which tickets are sold out last. There is a dressing room, located near 54 and 59, and a kitchen near 31 and 34. Immediately, next to 31, there is a descent from the second floor.

Some aircraft configurations include both business and economy class. The best seats are located in the first three rows. Then comes the improved economy class. The upper deck is located in the bow of the Boeing. There are two toilets here. The capacity of the Boeing 747 on the second floor is 41 people, for business class - 12, economy - 29.

For Rossiya Airlines, the Boeing 747 400 has a cabin layout with two floors, which allows the aircraft to carry more people.

One of the options is clearly non-standard, here below are improved seats for the economy class. They are located in the bow. In this case, only business class will be on the second floor. Fly with children should be on the first floor. Reviews show what is here for them best places.

71 row is the worst, he is the last one.

On the first floor there is only an economy class with 470 seats. Here the distance between the seats is only 78 centimeters. The first rows from 10 to 12 for the letters A, B, H and K are characterized by increased comfort, as there are two seats. But passengers with children are sitting nearby, which can cause inconvenience during the flight.

19 row is located at the emergency exit. The seatbacks in this row do not recline.

From 20 to 22, it is uncomfortable to sit on the outer seats due to the proximity of the toilets on both sides, which makes them restless, passengers sitting here will be constantly tense.

29 next to the emergency exit, so the back does not recline, and the toilet is close by.

Row 31 has extra legroom. But there is a staircase that restricts the movement of passengers.

32, 33 and 34 next to the stairs, which causes some inconvenience due to people passing by.

43, 54, 70 and 71 rows are located near emergency hatches, so the back does not recline or has a limitation in this.

44 and 55 are good places. There is extra legroom, but there are toilets nearby, which is inconvenient.

67, 68, 69 and 70 are equipped with only two seats near the walls of the aircraft, for couples this unique place, but in the last row 71 the chair does not recline. There is a toilet nearby.

How to choose the best place

The Boeing 747 400 diagram shows that the first three rows on the second floor are considered the best places. Here comfortable chairs, in the back of which monitors with a diagonal of 15.4 inches are mounted. More than one and a half meters between rows.

The fifth row is the most comfortable, passengers have extra legroom, although this place already belongs to the economy class. Here on the second floor, the displays mounted in the backs of economy class seats are 8.9 inches diagonally.

On the first floor, rows ten through twelve can be called the best. There are two chairs here, not three or four, as in other places. This is the best place to be with kids. There are cradles where you can put the baby. For other passengers, these seats are not very comfortable, because the child may cry the whole flight.

Important! For the Boeing 747 400, Russia Airlines provides for the beginning of the rows from the tenth number on the first floor.

The best seats on the ground floor are the chairs under the letters E and F from the seventeenth to the nineteenth row. There are double seats, which allows you to fly here in pairs. 31 is characterized large space for legs, but there is a toilet behind it, which makes it inconvenient, because passengers can touch the elbows of those sitting and step on their feet. Another minus, next to the stairs to the second floor, which also causes inconvenience.

Important! The best places on the ground floor are 1-4 rows.

For Rossiya airline, the b747 4 is an aircraft of increased comfort, as it is a two-story aircraft that separates the business class from the economy class with a staircase.

Where are the bad places?

It is important to know where worst places so as not to accidentally buy a ticket for them. The plane of the company Russia has such seats, they spoil everything good impressions from the flight.

In the 29th row, the back on the chairs does not recline, as there is an emergency exit and a toilet nearby. The same problem in the 19th row. Seats A, D, E and L also cannot fold out.

Those sitting on the seat under the letter C in rows 32, 33 and 34 will feel uncomfortable, as passengers will constantly walk past them. There is a staircase nearby, along which people regularly walk up and down.

Travelers who bought tickets for rows 43, 54, 79 and 71 will be dissatisfied with the flight. Nearby are emergency exits, so the seats do not recline.

Important! Seats in the line from 20 to 22, from 27 to 29, from 41 to 46 and from 69 to 71 are located near the toilet. Here a line of passengers is formed, additional noise from their conversations and flushing the tank.

On the second floor, you should not take a ticket for the last line. There is a toilet nearby, where passengers will constantly go, creating inconvenience for those sitting, there is also a staircase that people go up and down while walking.

General rules for choosing a good place

Each passenger must take into account several important points before you buy a ticket on a plane of the company Rossiya.

• No need to buy a ticket for seats near office space. People constantly accumulate here, creating a queue, which leads to additional noise and discomfort, as passengers will push and distract from rest during the flight.
• Please note that there are seats where the back does not recline. For short flights, this will not create difficulties, but during many hours of flight, the back becomes very numb, the passenger will experience great inconvenience because of this.
• With children, it is worth sitting in front, there are cradles for babies. For those who do not want to hear a child crying for the whole flight, to see how children indulge, it is better to buy tickets for the back of the aircraft.
• If the flight is carried out during the day, when it is light, it is possible to sit near the porthole to observe beautiful landscapes.
• You do not need to buy tickets for seats with the letters D and G. Stewardesses and other passengers constantly walk past them, touching those seated, preventing them from resting, stepping on their feet and making noise.

You should not buy tickets without deciding on a seat beforehand, so that you don’t suffer the whole flight later.

The Boeing 747-400 is a regional jet aircraft used for medium haul routes. This article presents the layout of the cabin and the best seats of the Aeroflot Boeing 747-400, and also lists the advantages of this popular airliner.

A bit of history

In 1985, Boeing announced that it would soon introduce a new and improved modification of the Boeing 747-300 to the general public. This airliner was developed on the basis of an earlier Boeing 747-300 model, and the main differences were:

• extended fuselage;
• doubled upper deck;
• improved aerodynamics of the wing (plus an increase in its span by 3.66 meters);
• four engines of increased power and low noise level;
• the cockpit was for the first time equipped with a digital control and navigation system with a liquid crystal interface, which resulted in
• crew reduction to 2 pilots.

Due to the fact that the wings of the airliner were made from the same alloys as on the models and, the weight of the 400 model was reduced by 2.7 tons compared to the 300. The reduction in weight and increased structural strength allowed the new modification 747-400 to perform more long flights, A maximum amount passengers increased to 660 people.

The first flight of the car took place in 1988. The full operation of the airliner began in 1989. The production of Boeings of this modification continued until 2009, in total 1358 aircraft were produced. Today, the 400 is the most popular of the 747 family.

Location of Boeing 747-400 seats

Since each airline orders individual aircraft modifications designed for a different number of seats, it is not necessary to speak of a standard model. Consider the location of the best and worst seats in an airliner, where 344 passenger seats are provided, as well as the cabin layout.

Business Class

The business class is divided into two decks - upper and lower. The upper one has practically no drawbacks, and there are the best places.

The front seats on the lower deck of business class are considered the best because there are no other passenger seats in front of them, and people get the impression that they are alone in the cabin. In addition, this arrangement gives more usable legroom. Seats in the 4th row of the business class have the same advantages.

On the 24th row, the business class ends. The seats in this row are far from the most successful, since noise from the economy class reaches them, and partitions are installed behind them.

Economy class

Seats in the 29th row are considered worse than standard, as they are located close to the partition that separates the business class. Many passengers do not like the lack of legroom and unusual way fixing tables mounted on the armrests of the chairs. This method of fastening implies a slightly reduced width of the seats and forced fixation of the armrests, which reduces the level of comfort in general.

In the 30th and 41st row the seats do not recline, or this function is limited. The fact is that right behind them is an emergency exit from the cabin. The location near the bathroom is also not considered a positive thing, so these places are considered not very good.

The 31st row is better in terms of legroom. The seating arrangement of this row allows you to get up without disturbing your neighbors. Freedom of movement and a slight distance from the toilet give these places increased comfort.

Passengers may not be as comfortable in row 47 due to the small space in front, and row 46 is located right next to the toilet, which also reduces their popularity.

The worst places are considered to be in the tail of the plane - one of the toilets is located there and people waiting for their turn gather near these places.

Standard seats located in the middle of the scheme are quite convenient, since passengers are not disturbed by conductors and people passing by. But keep in mind that there is no access to the view from the window in these places.

Sitting in seats near the aisle, you can easily go to the toilet and be one of the first to leave the cabin upon landing.

If possible, be sure to look at the cabin map of the airliner before ordering tickets.

Consult with the airline manager by calling the hotline.

Be guided by your ideas about comfort: someone likes to sit by the window, and someone likes to be closer to the exit.

Try to book seats with full functionality: the backrests should recline for increased comfort.

If the weather during the flight is expected to be good, it is better to choose seats near the window so that you can enjoy the beautiful sky scenery.

The Boeing 747-400 is a sought-after jet airliner designed primarily for long-haul flights. And if you choose the right seat in the cabin, even a very long journey will fly by unnoticed. How to choose the best places? First you need to familiarize yourself with the cabin layout in order to know what places are located near the toilet room, emergency exit, above the wing of the aircraft, on the upper and lower decks. Considering these and other factors, you need to choose a place that suits your requirements and wishes so that your trip is as comfortable as possible.

Aeroflot Boeing 747-400 cabin layout

Depending on the total seats in the cabin and the ratio of the number of seats in business class and economy class, several models of Boeing 747-400 airliners are produced. Consider the scheme of the most common Aeroflot airliner with 522 seats.

There are two decks in the cabin of a Boeing aircraft: upper and lower.

Business Class

Business class is located on upper deck- these are rows from 1 to 3. Wide chairs are placed in two, there is a large distance between them, about one and a half meters. You can safely stretch your legs, turn on a movie on an excellent monitor that is built into the wall of the chair, and enjoy the flight.

Boeing 747-400 business class photo Aeroflot

Economy class

Rows 5 - 9 of the economy class are located on the upper deck, the seats are arranged according to the 3:3 scheme and are separated from the business class by a screen, not a partition, which makes the upper deck more comfortable. The most convenient for the economy class at this level is the fifth row because there is a lot of space in front and there are no seat backs that fall at the most inopportune moment. The least comfortable row on the upper deck is the last row, as it is located close to the bathroom and stairs, which creates certain inconveniences (smell and frequent passenger traffic).

Boeing 747-400 economy class photo Aeroflot

10 - 12 rows - economy class seats, which are located in the bow of the lower deck of the airliner, the seats are arranged 2 in a row. These seats can easily be called the most comfortable on the lower deck. Engine noise in this part of the aircraft is minimal, making them very attractive and most suitable for passengers with children.

Tourist class is a cheaper option for economy class

From the 14th row, the tourist class begins. Armchairs are arranged according to such schemes 3:3, 3:2:3, 3:3:3 and 3:4:3, which reduces the space between the seats and makes it difficult for passengers to move. Seats 17-19 of rows E, F are quite comfortable, since they are placed in 2.

Photo tourist class Boeing 747-400 Aeroflot

Seats at the emergency exit - 19, 29, 43, 54, 70 and 71 rows, have a significant disadvantage, which is manifested in the fact that the seat backs do not recline, which greatly complicates a long flight.

20, 31, 34, 44, 55 rows - places behind the emergency exit have a big plus in the form of additional space in front and free movement, even if there is a window seat, because you can get up without disturbing your neighbors. But chair 31A is slightly warped due to the emergency exit, which can lead to some discomfort.

Seats at the toilet rooms - 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 42, 43, 44, 45, 70, 71 rows - have a number of negative qualities, such as: smell, frequent movement of passengers, pandemonium, noise, sound of drained water. Seats in rows No. 28, 42 are also inconvenient because the backs of the seats are motionless. But places D, E, F, G in the 45th row have free legroom. Row 31 has a lot of room in the front - you can stretch your legs, but it is placed near the stairs, like rows 32 - 34, which guarantees constant movement and noise.

If during the flight it is important for you to contemplate beautiful scenery, then avoid purchasing tickets for seats above the wing of the aircraft (33 - 52 row). But if you have aerophobia, then the seats in the center of the plane are most suitable for you, there is not so much chatter here, and such people are always calmer among neighbors.

Seats that are located at the end of the aircraft are considered the safest, but free space for comfortable flight there is not enough. The advantage is that seats B, C, H, K 68 - 70 rows are arranged in pairs, but the backs of the seats can be fixed, and it is at the end of the aircraft that the technical rooms are located, as well as the bathrooms, which are the most loaded during the flight.

At the porthole, in the middle or at the aisle

If you want to admire the incredible scenery during the flight, then feel free to choose a seat by the porthole. But, if you are with a child or you often have a desire to take a walk, you should book aisle seats so as not to cause discomfort to yourself and your flight neighbors every time you want to get up. Well, the places in the middle are considered the least convenient - neither to sleep peacefully, nor to go out normally, and you may not even get an armrest. If you want to sleep during the flight, then you should not take an aisle seat, because you will be constantly disturbed by your neighbors, passengers and airline workers who move around the cabin of the airliner.

Best Places

• business class (1-3 row);
• economy class 5, 10, 11 and 12 (A, B);
• tourist class 34 (H, K, L), 55.

Good places:

• tourist class 17 - 19 (E, F), 31, 45 (D, E, F, G), 68 - 70 (B, C, H, K).

Worst places:

• economy class 9 row;
• tourist class 19 - 22, 28, 29, 42 - 45, 54, 70, 71.

Conclusion

Before booking a seat on an airplane, you need to familiarize yourself in detail with the layout of the cabin in which you are going to fly and set priorities for yourself (you want to fly by the window or by the aisle, with a movable seat back or with extra bed for legs, in which part of the aircraft you prefer to travel). You can call to hotline airlines and ask the manager about everything. After carefully considering and weighing all the pros and cons, choose a place that will be most comfortable for you. After all, a place that meets your preferences and requirements is the key to a comfortable flight.

The Boeing 747 is the world's first long-haul wide-body passenger aircraft equipped with two decks. This is a recognizable outwardly glider, due to the presence of the upper deck, which is noticeably inferior in length to the first floor, thus forming a kind of elevation in the nose of the aircraft.

Manufacturer - Boeing Company, an American corporation that is one of the leading aircraft manufacturers civil aviation. The company has been operating for more than 100 years, founded in 1916. In addition to designing and manufacturing passenger aircraft Boeing is engaged in the development and creation of military helicopters, missiles and satellites, information, electronic, defense systems. The company's headquarters is located in Chicago.

Modifications

The production of the first Boeing 747 took place in 1966. Over the decades of creating this line of gliders, the company has developed and produced the following aircraft modifications.

Technical characteristics of passenger aircraft Boeing 747

747-100

The first version of the aircraft was the Boeing 747. In total, the corporation produced 250 such aircraft, of which 167 had the original configuration, 45 corresponded to the SF subgroup, 29 - SR, 9 - 100B.

The original version - 747-100 was produced on September 02, 1968, the first commercial flight took place on January 01, 1970.

Interesting. On the first liners released, the upper deck was not a space for ordinary passengers. It housed a resting place equipped with three portholes. Over time, the deck was rebuilt into a standard compartment, where passengers of the 1st class and the business category were seated mainly.

Variations 747-100:

• 747-100 (SF) - aircraft rebuilt from the base model for the transport of goods;
• 747SR - variation of 747-100, created for the purposes of short-haul flights; compared to the base configuration, the SR contained a reduced fuel capacity and had a larger passenger compartment, capable of transporting first 500 and then 550 people. The 747SR has a variation with a longer second deck - 747SUD, in total there are 3 such copies, all of them were delivered for the Japanese carrier Japan Airlines;
• 747-100V - copies of this modification differed from the main version in an optimized control system and chassis.

The delivery of liners of this assembly was completed in 1986, last liner 747-100SR was sent to Japan by Japan Airlines.

747-SP

This variation is an improved 747-100. 747SP is shorter than the previous modification, its release was intended to solve the following problems:

• Competition with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011, which won at that time in terms of weight and flight range;
• The performance of ultra-long flights, that is, the liner had to have a greater range and cruising speed.

747SP start year 1976, discontinued mass production – 1983.

747-200

This modification appeared on the airliner market in 1971. The aircraft of this configuration differed from its predecessor by an engine with increased thrust and a high takeoff weight. Such characteristics were a factor in increasing the flight range.

Starter copies 747-200 were the last in the 747 line, where there were only 3 windows on the 2nd floor. On subsequent liners of this and other modifications, the upper tier had 10 windows.

Modification options 747-200:

• 747-200V - the last variation of the passenger aircraft of this group, the maximum flight distance of 10800 km is realized here;
• 747-200С - liners of this modification have the ability to carry both passengers and cargo;
• 747-200F - cargo aircraft;
• 747-200M Combi - simultaneous transportation of goods and people is possible.

On the basis of the 747-200 modification, gliders were designed for the US Air Force, as well as 2 government aircraft for transporting the leader of the state.

The production of Boeing 747-200 models was discontinued in 1991.

747-300

Aircraft of this modification began to be produced in 1980. Their distinguishing feature is increased passenger capacity, due to the increase in space on the upper tier. The staircase was changed from the lower to the upper deck, it became straight, against the previously installed spiral. The maximum flight range reached 12,400 km.

Modification options 747-300:

• 747-300M - cargo-passenger;
• 747-300SR - short haul.

747-400

Commissioned in 1989, the liner model has become the most popular in the series.

Reasons for this:

• Profitability in comparison with the predecessor was 25%;
• Less noise;
• The cockpit was equipped with new avionics, which made it possible not to involve a flight engineer in the flight;
• Increased comfort of internal passenger spaces.

Modification options:

• 747-400D - passenger aircraft with a capacity of up to 594 people. The model was produced for Japanese domestic airlines and for a long time, until 2005, was the leader in terms of passenger capacity on a global scale;
• 747-400F;
• 747-400SF - this and the previous modifications are cargo;
• 747-400ER - a liner with a longer flight range;
• 747-400M - cargo-passenger.

747-8

Airframes of this modification entered service in 2010.

From version 747-400 they are distinguished by elongation of the case by 5.5 meters and increased to maximum value in the lineup, the take-off mass is 442 tons. The main technical innovations touched the wing, which was almost completely redesigned.

Modification options:

• 747-8 Freighter - cargo;
• 747-8 Intercontinental - passenger.

Aircraft for the US BBC and presidential versions are also being developed on the basis of the 747-8, designed to replace the previously created Boeing 747-200 gliders.

At the end of 2016, the manufacturing corporation ordered 138 aircraft, 42 of which are passenger.

747 LCF Dreamlifter

Created in 2006, the cargo airframe entered service in August 2007. Its purpose is to transport parts for the assembly of the new Boeing 787. From cargo aircraft Boeing 747-400F new modification is distinguished by three times the increased capacity of the cargo compartment.

To date, flights are made by 4 units.

Salon scheme

The two-story liner of the basic modification is equipped with a cabin for business class passengers - rows 1-3 on the upper deck and 5 economy class compartments - rows 10-67, on the lower deck.

When choosing a seat on board, you need to pay attention to the presence or absence of an adjoining emergency exit, the number of adjacent seats.

The layout of the seats for 2, 3 and 4 makes it possible to comfortably accommodate a family or a traveling couple.

Two seats are arranged in the first economy class cabin on rows 10 and 11 and in the 5th passenger compartment on rows 64-66 - in the seat blocks near the windows.

Three chairs each - in rows 12 to 18 of the first salon, in the rest - in blocks by the window.

The middle block of seats of 2-5 economy class compartments is equipped with grouped seats of 4 chairs.

Travelers with children are not allowed to sit on the blocks of seats adjacent to the emergency exits. The most convenient flight will be in the first rows of 2-5 cabins, row numbers: 14, 27, 40, 51, in seats located in the middle block.

The cabins of the aircraft are equipped with TVs located at the beginning of each passenger compartment.

Boeing 747-SP

The fundamental difference between the aircraft of this modification is the extension of the upper tier and placement there more seats for economy class passengers.

The four remaining compartments accommodate economy class passengers.

The choice of seats is similar to modification 747-100. The places next to the emergency exits are the most convenient in terms of inter-row space, but it is forbidden to place them with children.

Boeing 747-200B

The diagram shows the first version of the liner with three lines of seats on the upper deck, then the number of windows was increased to a dozen and the number of rows increased.

In total, 6 salons are equipped on board.

On rows from 10 to 67, from the 2nd to the 4th salons, economy class passengers are accommodated. The seats are arranged in 2, 3 seats in the side blocks of seats, by the window and 4 in the middle.

Toilet rooms are located on the upper deck in the bow, on the lower deck - between saloons 1 and 2, 3 and 4, as well as in the tail section.

Emergency exits are located on the upper deck at the beginning of the cabin, on the lower deck - in the separating space between the passenger compartments.

You can sit with a child in any row of seats, except for those adjacent to emergency exits- row 32.

Passengers with babies have the opportunity to install a baby cot, such a service is possible when flying on rows 21, 34, 43, places D-G.

There are screens on board located in front of each passenger compartment.

In total, 69 rows are equipped inside the aircraft, located in 7 cabins.

1st - located on the upper deck, has 3 rows of seats, grouped in 2, separated by one passage. It can accommodate 6 business class passengers.

Salon 2 of the upper deck, like all the rooms of the lower tier, is designed for economy class passengers. Rows 4 to 9 are equipped with two blocks of seats, grouped in 3 and separated by an aisle.

In saloon 1 of the lower deck, rows 10 to 18 are installed, in which the seats are grouped in 2 and 3 seats.

In subsequent salons, the seats are grouped into 3 seats in the side blocks and 4 in the average. Exception: rows 19 and 20, where the middle block can accommodate 2 seats, as well as rows 66-68, where 2 seats are in the side blocks.

It is permissible to place a baby cradle on rows 34, 44, 57, places D-G.

747-400ER

The aircraft is equipped with 6 cabins, including:

• 1 - for imperial class passengers, equipped with rows 1 to 4;
• 1 - for business class passengers, located on the top floor and equipped with rows 5 to 11;
• 4 - for travelers in economy class, rows 12 to 64.

Economy class passengers can be accommodated in seats grouped by 2 and 3 seats on the side blocks near the windows, and 4 in the middle block.

Those traveling with an infant and needing a baby cot should choose seats in the following rows:

• 5 (business class);
• 15, places D-G;
• 16, places A-C;
• 26, places H-L;
• 27, seats D-G;
• 35, places D-G;
• 52, places D-G.

In this modification, in addition to the main screen, each cabin has built-in screens on the backs of the seats in front. It is possible to individually select video and radio channels.

747-8I

The aircraft is equipped with 6 passenger compartments:

• For passengers of the first or imperial class - the 1st in the bow of the glider on the lower deck, equipped with three rows of seats;
• For business class passengers - salon 2 on the lower deck and upper deck space;

• Economy class passengers can be accommodated in 3-5 lounges on the lower deck. The middle block of seats - grouped by 4 chairs. On the side blocks, the seats are connected in 3 places or 2 in the tail section of the aircraft.

The baby bassinet can be installed:

1. Upper deck: row 16 seats H, J;
2. On the lower deck:

• At the beginning of the second salon in front of seats A, B and H, J;
• Third salon - row 31, seats D-G and H-K;
• Fourth - row 38, places D-G;
• Fifth - row 51, seats D-G.

The cabins of the aircraft are equipped with a common screen located in front of all passengers on the middle partition and individual screens in the backs of the seats in front, there is an individual channel control panel, including radio, the possibility of computer games.

Regardless of which aircraft modification of the Boeing 747 will travel on, it is worth knowing a few general rules by choice of location:

1. Row layout may vary depending on the selected airline. This applies mainly to the latest modifications of gliders and flights of airlines carrying passengers in first and business class cabins;
2. The latest modifications of the Boeing 747 are distinguished by a reduced noise level. But it is worth knowing what is the least noisy in the bow of the airframe, that is, in places located in front and farther from the engines;
3. In economy class cabins, there are rows with extended inter-row space, for example, at emergency exits;
4. The armrests of the seats do not recline along the edges of the rows, and also often in the front rows of salons. Many airlines provide aircraft diagrams with a special icon indicating this moment;
5. The first rows of armchairs in the salons are not equipped with folding tables, but with retractable ones from the armrests.

Taking into account the above factors and mastering the scheme of seats will allow you to choose the best seat.

Exploitation

Boeing 747 cannot be called a popular aircraft among the world's air carriers. The main competitors of this model are Airbus A300 and Boeing 767. The most frequent flights on Boeing 747 liners are carried out by Asian carriers. So until 2011, the Japanese company Japan Airlines was the largest operator of the 747th.

Today, the largest number of Boeing 747-400 units is in the fleet of the British British airways - 48 copies. They fly to Beijing, Dubai, Cape Town, Mexico City and other cities and countries.

In Russia Boeing passenger 747-400 existed as part of the Transaero airline fleet, later transferred to the Rossiya air carrier, where they are still in operation.

Concerning cargo aircraft 747 line, then in Russia they are operated by the largest air cargo carrier AirBridgeCargo and Sky Gates Airlines

The latest modifications of the Boeing 747 guarantee the safety, speed and comfort of flight. However, to experience new developments Boeing, most likely, will be possible only on flights of foreign air carriers.

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TIACA is a non-profit association that brings together participants in the international air cargo market. The association was created to promote the liberalization of the global market and the development of trade relations between countries. TIACA members include representatives from all major segments of the air cargo and logistics industry, including famous airlines How: Air Canada, Emirates, Swiss International Japan Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Volga-Dnepr Airlines, UPS Airlines, DHL Express, Fedex Express; airports Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Aeroports de Paris, Beijing Capital Airport, Los Angeles World Airports, Domodedovo Airport and others.

During a press briefing, Deputy Minister of Transport Valery Okulov noted that “the concept for the development of air cargo Russian Federation» is aimed at realizing the country’s transit potential and developing domestic demand for air cargo by improving the competitiveness of services air transport Russian Federation". For his part, Alexei Isaikin, President of the Volga Dnepr Group of Companies, emphasized that the knowledge and experience accumulated by the members of the association “are necessary for us in order to fully and efficiently realize the huge potential of the aviation industry that we possess.”

Western companies' interest in Russian market Michael Steen, Chairman of the International Cargo Aviation Association TIACA, stated: “The Russian economy is developing steadily, as evidenced by the country's recent accession to the WTO. The role of Russia in international logistics is rapidly growing, making this region more and more attractive both for investments directly in Russian business and for global transport companies and freight forwarders who consider Russia as a convenient logistics hub.”

The situation in Russia is paradoxical - there is someone to transport goods and someone to consolidate them, large major airports create an infrastructure for the reception and processing of goods, but the Russian economy is not yet ready for the formation of stable cargo flows sufficient to fill large transport aircraft. And unlike the market passenger traffic, the arrival of foreign companies in the cargo sector is not at all scary. There are large, successful and financially stable cargo carriers in Russia. Our leader in this segment is Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies.

The Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies is included in the TOP 15 global cargo airlines and is the world leader in the segment of transportation of extra-heavy and oversized cargo. In just 8 years, the Group's sales increased 6 times and in 2011 reached $1.75 billion. The Group provides jobs for 3,270 people.

Charter cargo transportation within the Group is carried out by Volga-Dnepr Airlines. Its fleet consists of 10 An-124-100 Ruslan and 5 Il-76TD-90VD super-heavy aircraft, which comply with all modern and future ICAO requirements and fly around the world without restrictions. Six years of experience in operating the Il-76TD-90VD aircraft has proved its demand in the market, which is growing year by year. Regular cargo transportation within the Group is carried out by AirBridgeCargo. Currently there are 12 in her fleet aircraft Boeing 747 family, including 2 newest Boeing 747-8F. Also, in 2011, the Group acquired the Atran airline, which has 3 An-12s in its fleet.

The organizers of the summit left the most interesting “for a snack”: a demonstration (Russian premiere) of the latest Boeing 747-8 Freighter, the legendary Soviet heavyweight An-124-100 Ruslan and a modern modification of the Il-76TD-90VD military transport aircraft took place at Domodedovo Airport

AirBridgeCargo Airlines, a member of the Volga-Dnepr Group, became one of the first companies in the world to receive Boeing 747-8 Freighter aircraft into operation. Now the company has 2 such aircraft and the third should arrive by the end of the year. Interesting fact: AirBridgeCargo is the largest cargo carrier at Frankfurt Airport (and the airport itself is the largest European hub).

Boeing 747-8 Freighter is a new modification Boeing aircraft 747. He is distinguished by excellent flight performance, as well as increased by 16% volume cargo compartments compared to the B747-400F modification, improved fuel efficiency and noise reduction, which together will allow the airline to optimize operating costs and increase economic efficiency.

Maximum load capacity Boeing 747-8 Freighter - 133.9 metric tons (133,900 kg) or 147.6 tons (295,200 lb)

Range with maximum payload: 4,390 nautical miles (8,130 km)

Maximumrange: 8,000 nautical miles (14,815 km)

Height: 63 ft 6 in (19.4 m)

Wingspan: 224 ft 7 in (68.4 m)

Length: 250 ft 2 in (76.3 m)

Cruising speed: Mach 0.85

Maximum takeoff weight: 975,000 pounds (442,250 kg)

Engines: General Electric GEnx-2B67 (66,500 lb thrust)

Here are some interesting facts about the Boeing 747-8 Freighter:

• The 747-8 Freighter's main and lower cargo decks can hold approximately 19 million table tennis balls.
• The 747-8 Freighter has the capacity to carry up to 10,767 gold bars from Fort Knox (that's roughly $7 billion worth)
• The electricity generated by the 747-8 can power 480,000 32-inch flat-screen TVs (that's the number of TVs in a city of over a million people)
• 747-8 Freighter can quickly deliver about 9 million 72-hour medical kits or 122,000 army ready meals to a disaster area
• 747-8 travels a distance of 3 football fields FIFA in 1 second
• 747-8 covers a standard marathon distance of 42.195 km in 2.5 minutes
• The top of the 747-8's tail is 63 feet 6 inches (19.5 m), which is the height of a six-story building
• 747-8 is the longest civil aircraft (76.3 m)
• One wing 747-8 matches total area four houses with three bedrooms and two bathrooms (each 1,375 square feet)
• The wingspan of a 747-8 is equal to the length of two 737-700s
• The diameter of the fan of the GENx-2B 747-8 engine is almost equal to the diameter of the fuselage of the B-29 bomber
• The takeoff thrust of a single 747-8 GENx-2B engine is approximately equal to the takeoff thrust of all (8) engines of the very first model B-52 bomber, the PWYJ57-3 installed on 747-8)
• The 747-8's fuel tanks hold over 64,000 gallons (242,266 L) of fuel, enabling very long distance flights such as from Los Angeles to Melbourne, Australia.

Against the backdrop of a large but elegant Boeing, somewhat reminiscent of a polished dandy city dweller, Ruslan looks like a big rural, recently demobilized bumpkin, who has only put aside household chores for a short time. Both in the cockpit and in the crew compartment you have to climb long stairs hanging from the ceiling somewhere. But in it I felt something very dear and familiar for a long time. It is very ascetic and unpretentious, without unnecessary external effects. On the contrary, everything is maximally optimized for the main task - transportation oversized cargo. And in this he has no equal. Especially when you see how this giant opens its huge “mouth”, crouches down and some kind of road train, crane or military equipment. A stunning and unique aircraft, which can only be spoken of with admiration.