UPS announces big 747-8 cargo jet orderUPS, a global leader in logistics, said that it has ordered 14 new Boeing 747-8 cargo jets to meet the increasing demand for the company’s air shipping services. The aircraft will be delivered between 2017 and 2020, sa More… |
Boeing warns of engine icing risk on 747-8s, DreamlinersBoeing has advised airlines about a risk of engine icing problems on its new 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner planes with engines made by General Electric, urging 15 carriers to avoid flying them near high-level thunderstorms. The warning More… |
Boeing to deliver two high-end jets in MEBoeing Business Jets (BBJ) is set to deliver two state-of-the-art luxury BBJ 747-8s for head-of-state customers in the region. Of the nine BBJ 747-8s that have been ordered to date, all but one are for customers in the Middle East More… |
Bahrain welcomes BA 747-8 freighterBahrain International Airport (BIA) recently welcomed the new Boeing 747-8 Freighter jet airliner of British Airways World Cargo, which touched ground in the region for the very first time. The new 747-8F, IAG Cargo, is the More… |
Boeing delivers first 747-8 VIP planeBoeing on Wednesday celebrated a major achievement delivering the first of the nine 747-8 Intercontinental VIP airplanes to an undisclosed customer. The airplane, which was delivered with a minimal interior, will enter service in 2014 afte More… |
Boeing delays first delivery of 747-8 FreighterBoeing Co said on Thursday it would delay first delivery of its 747-8 Freighter -- the biggest commercial jet Boeing has ever built -- to mid-2011 from the fourth quarter of 2010 to address issues discovered in flight tests. The latest 747 More… |
Boeing assembles first set of 747-8 wingsThe Boeing Company has completed major assembly of the first set of wings for the 747-8 Freighter. The new 135-foot 3-inch (41.2 mt) wings incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies to fly farther and more efficiently. The advanced ai More… |
Boeing assembles first set of 747-8 wingsThe Boeing Company has completed major assembly of the first set of wings for the 747-8 Freighter. The new 135-foot 3-inch (41.2 mt) wings incorporate the latest aerodynamic technologies to fly farther and more efficiently. The advanced ai More… |