Tuesday, March 19, 2013

DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing 747-8 Serves 100th Airport


DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing 747-8 Serves 100th Airport

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 18, 2013: The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 747-8 has served its 100th airport just 16 months after entering service. The airplane, a 747-8 
Freighter operated by launch customer Cargolux, arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, from Kuwait on Sunday.

"As the 747-8 launch customer, I want to congratulate the Boeing and Cargolux teams for 
their commitment and hard work that made this achievement possible," said Richard Forson, Cargolux interim president and chief executive officer. "We are proud to be the first airline to operate the 747-8F to the 100th airport worldwide that is able to accommodate this great aircraft on a commercial revenue flight. After all, it's a milestone for Boeing and Cargolux alike and a testament to the true pioneering spirit that has always characterized our two companies."

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http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.ca/2013/03/dtn-news-airlines-news-boeing-747-8.html





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