Boeing prepares for flight tests of 747-8 Freighter

Posted on: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:15:00 EST


Symbols: BA
Nov 13, 2009 (AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION via COMTEX) --
BA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Aircraft maker Boeing (NYSE:BA) said on Thursday that the first Boeing
747-8 Freighter has been completed and has left the factory in Everett,
Washington.

The aircraft will now be painted and start preparations for flight
testing.

The 747-8 Freighter is 5.6 metres longer than the 747-400 Freighter,
providing 16% more revenue cargo volume compared with its predecessor.

Boeing has received 105 orders for the 747-8, of which 78 are orders
for the new freighter. When ready for service the first 747-8 Freighter
will be operated by Luxembourg-based cargo airline Cargolux.

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