The second of two dedicated 747-8 Intercontinental test aircraft, RC021, returned to Paine Field a short time ago after completing its maiden flight. The aircraft will be part of the 600+ hour flight test campaign to certify the 747-8I by the fall, in time for deliveries by the end of the year. This aircraft – registered N6067U – will eventually be delivered to Lufthansa, will be responsible for testing the passenger environment of the aircraft including the interior and environmental control systems, galleys and lavatories. According to the unofficial time on Flightaware.com, RC021 left Everett at 9:27 AM PDT this morning, made a brief stop at Moses Lake, before returning to Paine Field at 12:47 PM.
Special thanks to Farhan Akhil for capturing RC021’s return to Everett.
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