[Paleo Conservative]

That's the 747-8. There is no such thing as a 747-800. I was making a subtle joke about the medias lack of knowledge and failure to do even the most basic fact checking of an article.......you would think someone reporting on the industry would know the basics.

True, but when actually delivered to their customers, I bet they are designated with the "8" plus the two character airline code. The 747-8's bought by British Airways will be designated 747-836 just as the earlier models were the 747-236 and 747-436.

[AxelPaulsenJr]

What is neat about this thread to me is that instead of this being another Airbust bashing thread, all everyone has been doing is talking about the new Boeing 747-8.

[SW6906]

"The 747-8's bought by British Airways will be designated 747-836 just as the earlier models were the 747-236 and 747-436."

Yes, you're right. Actually, I also hear a lot of airlines refer to them as 472s, 473s, and 474s.

I was just funnin' with ya!