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Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (wallpaper 4). Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft images wallpaper gallery 4. Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental airplane pictures collection 4. During the initial 747-8 marketing phase, Boeing also proposed creating a revenue-generating "SkyLoft" passenger facility in the crown space. This facility would include "SkySuites", small individual compartments with sliding doors or curtains, featuring beds, seating, and entertainment or business equipment. A common lounge area could also be provided. Boeing also proposed smaller, more modest "SkyBunks". Access to the crown area would be via a separate stairway at the rear of the aircraft. Passengers using the SkySuites, sold at a premium price, would sit in regular economy class seats for take-off and landing, and move to the crown area during flight. However, pricing feasibility studies found the SkyLoft concept difficult to justify. In 2007, Boeing dropped the SkyLoft concept in favor of upper-deck galley storage options, which were favored by the airlines. Outfitting the crown space for sleeping remains an option on VIP aircraft. Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (wallpaper 4). Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft images wallpaper gallery 4. Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental airplane pictures collection 4. The first order for the 747-8 Intercontinental was placed by an undisclosed VIP customer in May 2006, widely believed to be a Middle Eastern head of state. Lufthansa became the first airline to order the 747-8 Intercontinental on December 6, 2006. In December 2009, Korean Air announced the order of five 747-8Is. Boeing announced on May 8, 2010, that the company had begun final assembly of the first 747-8I. Boeing stated firm configuration for the -8I was reached in November 2007. Major assembly of the -8I began on May 8, 2010. The final body join occurred on October 15, 2010, slightly ahead of the projected schedule, and the first flight was predicted to occur within seven months. Two 747-8I aircraft are planned to take part in the 747-8I flight test program. Assembly of the first 747-8I was completed in February 2011. It was unveiled during a rollout ceremony in Everett, Washington on February 13, 2011. Deliveries are to begin in late 2011. On March 7, 2011, it was announced that Air China had agreed to purchase five 747-8Is, subject to government approval, at a price of $1.54 billion. Air China said it would use the aircraft to increase international service. Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental (wallpaper 4). Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft images wallpaper gallery 4. Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental airplane pictures collection 4.