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Boeing's 747, the big workhorse for cross-country and international flights since the late 1960's, has been redesigned for the 21st Century. The new features, including the bowed, bird-like wings and cleaner, more efficient engines, are designed to make the plane more aerodynamic and fuel-efficient; the resulting decrease in exhaust will make the plane much more environmentally friendly than the older version. Dubbed the 747-8, the plane slightly resembles Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner; the first freighter versions of the 747-8 will be rolled out in 2009, with passenger versions to follow. Looks like a smooth ride... [Boeing 747-8] via [Gizmodo]