Everett, Washington – Officials from Boeing and global logistics provider UPS have announced an order for 14 747-8 freighters. The agreement also includes an option to purchase an additional 14 of the cargo airplanes.
“These aircraft are a strategic investment for increased capacity for UPS customers around the globe,” said Brendan Canavan, president, UPS Airlines. “The 747-8 will allow UPS to upsize our network in both new and existing markets.”
The 747-8 freighter, with nose door, offers 16% more revenue cargo volume than the 747-400 freighter. The airplane also reduces the noise footprint around an airport by 30% compared to its predecessor.
Brad McMullen, vice president, Sales, North America and Leasing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said, "We’ve continued to make the 747-8 freighter even better, and we look forward to seeing UPS introduce it to its fleet."
Boeing has delivered 109 747-8 passenger and freighter airplanes to customers around the globe.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.
Source: Boeing
“These aircraft are a strategic investment for increased capacity for UPS customers around the globe,” said Brendan Canavan, president, UPS Airlines. “The 747-8 will allow UPS to upsize our network in both new and existing markets.”
The 747-8 freighter, with nose door, offers 16% more revenue cargo volume than the 747-400 freighter. The airplane also reduces the noise footprint around an airport by 30% compared to its predecessor.
Brad McMullen, vice president, Sales, North America and Leasing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said, "We’ve continued to make the 747-8 freighter even better, and we look forward to seeing UPS introduce it to its fleet."
Boeing has delivered 109 747-8 passenger and freighter airplanes to customers around the globe.
Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide.
Source: Boeing
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