B747-8

Deliveries of Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental to take off after FAA certification

It’s a green light for Boeing as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded its certification for the new 747-8 Intercontinental, clearing  the way for delivery of the new aircraft early next year. Read more

Date set for Cargolux to take delivery of first Boeing 747-8 freighter

Boeing launch customer Cargolux will take delivery of the first Boeing 747-8 Freighter on the 19th September at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. Cargolux will fly the aircraft away that morning and put the 747-8 Freighter into revenue service. Read more

Boeing and GECAS finalise order for 747-8 Freighters and 777-300ER

Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, have finalised a firm order for two 747-8 Freighter and eight 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft.

The order marks the completion of an agreement originally announced during the Paris Air Show in June. Read more