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Civilian aviation news October 12, 2011

Boeing Delivers First 747-8 Freighter to Cargolux

Boeing and Cargolux Airlines shared another milestone in the history of the iconic 747, as the airline took delivery of the first Boeing 747-8 Freighter…

Civilian aviation news October 9, 2011

Arik Air Orders Two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals

Arik becomes the first airline in Africa to order Boeing’s newest and largest airplane WASHINGTON, Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Nigeria’s…

Civilian aviation news September 13, 2011

Boeing 747-8 Receives ICAO ‘Heavy’ Designation for Separation

Ruling means newest 747 can operate under same separation distance as 747-400 The new Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 will be able to operate at the…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News September 12, 2011

More space for heavyweights?

Safety experts confirm that current separation levels for heavy aircraft would be sufficient for the new Boeing 747-800, which is 15% heavier than similar aircraft….

Civilian aviation news September 5, 2011

First Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental in Lufthansa livery

The new jumbo leaves Boeing’s paint shop with the flying crane emblem on its tailfin The first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental emerged from the paint hangar…

Civilian aviation news September 2, 2011

Boeing 747-8 Freighter First Delivery Set for Sept. 19

Â — Launch customer Cargolux will take delivery of its second airplane two days later — Celebration will take place Sept. 20 EVERETT, Wash., Sept….

Civilian aviation news August 19, 2011

New Boeing 747-8 Freighter Certified for Entry into Service

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, European Aviation Safety Agency certify design of new member of 747 family SEATTLE, Aug. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing (NYSE: BA)…

Civilian aviation news August 4, 2011

Boeing, GECAS Finalize Order for 747-8 Freighters and 777-300ERs

Order has a list-price value of $2.9 billion 747-8 Freighter a new model for the GECAS portfolio of airplanes Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services…

Civilian aviation news August 3, 2011

New Boeing 747-8 Freighter Completes Certification Flight Testing

The new Boeing 747-8 Freighter successfully completed its certification flight test program Tuesday, with two airplanes landing at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. Flight test…

Civilian aviation news June 22, 2011

Boeing Statement on GECAS Agreement for 747-8 Freighters and 777-300ERs

Boeing announced an agreement today at the Paris Air Show that GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General…

Civilian aviation news June 21, 2011

Boeing 747-8 Freighter Arrives at Paris After Historic Biofuel Flight

LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 Freighter landed at Paris Le Bourget Airport at 5:35 p.m. local time…

Civilian aviation news June 20, 2011

Boeing Signs Orders and Commitments for 17 747-8 Intercontinentals

— Two customers place orders during Paris Air Show LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced orders…

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