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NewsA last hurrah for the B747 as Atlas orders four more freighters
Image source: Atlas AirAtlas Air Worldwide has ordered four more Boeing B747-8 freighters, which when delivered will be the last of the iconic aircraft ever to be built.The four B747-8Fs are expected to be delivered from May through to October 2022 and signify the end of the Boeing B747 programme, ...
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UPS takes delivery of its latest B747 freighter
UPS has taken delivery of its latest B747-8 freighter as it continues to expand its all-cargo fleet.The aircraft (N622UP) is the express carrier's 17th of the type with 12 more due to be delivered to the express giant.UPS said that it expects to take delivery of three more of the ...
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Boeing confirms the end of its iconic B747
Boeing has confirmed that its Boeing 747 programme will come to end in 2022, bringing to an end the popular freighter model.The airframer said that it would continue to manufacturer the iconic aircraft at a rate of 0.5 per month until 2022, when the final aircraft will be built.Boeing had ...
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Why freighter strategy is a loaded question for Boeing
Few would dispute that Boeing has long shaded Airbus in the cargo sector with its broad portfolio of new-build “factory freighters” alongside aftermarket conversions. But that could all start to unravel as the manufacturer faces some key decisions over future product strategy.While the narrowbody cargo sector is now seen as ...
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Saudia Cargo expands Europe, US and Africa freighter operations
Saudia Cargo has added extra freighter flights to services calling in Europe, the US and Africa.The Middle Eastern carrier said that its Jeddah-Liege-New York JFK Boeing 747-400F service would increase to two flights per week.Meanwhile, its Nairobi-Europe service will be increased by four weekly flights to 11 per week. These ...
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NewsCargolux Italia adds new B747F service to South Korea
Cargolux Italia B747F on its Malpensa-Incheon serviceCargolux Italia has launched a brand new routing between Milan-Malpensa and Incheon in South Korea as it targets Italy's top export destinations.The new frequency, which debuted on July 16, includes two weekly connections between Milan and Incheon departing the Italian city on Tuesday and ...
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NewsEL AL confirms exit from B747 freighter operations
EL AL Israel Airlines has ended its Boeing 747-400 freighter operations in favour of partnerships with ASL Airlines and AirBridgeCargo.The company has been offering B747-400F services since April 25, 2010, and has flown 275,000 tons on the aircraft over the last nine years.The aircraft's last flight operated between Liege to ...
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NewsCargolux ramps up Xiamen freighter flights
Cargolux B747-400F in XiamenFreighter operator Cargolux Airlines has launched a third weekly frequency to Xiamen to meet growing customer demand.The new service, CV9721, is operated every Monday morning, departing Luxembourg at 8:10 with arrival in Xiamen on Tuesday at 4:40.The return flight, CV9731, is scheduled to leave Xiamen at 6:15 ...