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Testing out the GEnx

Now that both the 747-8 and the GEnx-powered version of the 787-8 are in service (Japan Airlines is now using the GEnx-powered 787 in revenue service), it's time for performance refinements. GE has already been working on ways to increase…

Wednesday

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Lady Penelope

Virgin Atlantic currently uses three separate aircraft types on the London (Heathrow)-New York (JFK) route, the 747-400, the A340-600, and the new-to-Virgin A330-300. The very busy London-New York route is also flown by American Airlines, British…

May 18

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The Big Delivery - Lufthansa's first 747-8i

Although it won't go into service until June 1st, the very first airline-bound Boeing 747-8 intercontinental is now winging its way toward Lufthansa's home base in Frankfurt. The first 747-8i, a VIP jet for Qatar Amiri flight, was delivered in…

May 1

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Capital Cargo 757 PCF

Sunset greets this Capital Cargo International 757PCF on arrival at BFI. Previously operating from Miami to destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean, N620DL (msn: 22910) has lately been operating a twice-daily weekday DHL-related run between…

Apr 26

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The Emirates Connection

Last month, Emirates began service between Seattle and Dubai, primarily using the 777-200LR. Seattle was an unexpected destination for Emirates when announced last year, and at the recent Cargo Facts Asia aircraft symposium, we learned a little more…

Apr 24

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Atlas Air's 767s

Atlas Air began charter passenger operations in 2010 on behalf of Angola's Sonair, using 747-400 equipment. But recently, the carrier has added two 767-300ER passenger aircraft, one of which, N641GT (msn: 25132) is seen here on short final at…

Apr 19

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Headed for Hong Kong

As the sun sets on the week, we're headed for the Cargo Facts Asia Aircraft Symposium in Hong Kong. There is still time to…

Apr 13

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767-300 Freighter Update

Though most of the attention on Boeing over the last two years has been focused on the 777F, the 747-8F, and the 787, deliveries, and even orders, for the 767 program continue. 20 767s, all -300ERs, were delivered in 2011 with five being freighters…

Mar 28

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Qatar Cargo's Fleet Expansion

Qatar Airways will soon take delivery of its fourth 777-200F, seen here taxiing out for a Boeing test flight along the pacific coast. The Doha-based carrier plans to expand its freighter fleet from six aircraft (3 777Fs and 3 A300-600Fs) to eleven…

Mar 27

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First A330-200F for Yangtze River Express

On final approach returning to Toulouse-Blagnac comes the first Airbus A330-200F for Yangtze River Express.The Shanghai-based all-cargo airline was formed in 2003 and is part of the HNA Group. Operations began with freighter-converted 737-300s, with…

Mar 23

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Second 747-8F for AirBridgeCargo

Dramatic clouds greet AirBridgeCargo's second 747-8F as it completes its first flight - a round trip from Paine Field to Moses Lake (KMWH) and back. This aircraft (msn: 37668), temporarily registered as N1788B, one of Boeing's test registrations, is…

Mar 19

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North American 767-300

Back in December, this 767-300ER, N768NA, was parked at JFK's terminal 4 awaiting a passenger charter to Jamaica on behalf of Copa Airlines of Panama. Usually, North American's 767s have been consigned to military charters, but they also operate…

Feb 28

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MASkargo Airbus A330-200F (9M-MUB/9M-MUA) at RCTP

9M-MUB delivered 11/14/2011, taxi and depart 05R Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Feb 28

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Lufthansa's first 747-8i

Now that the 747-8 intercontinental has achieved FAA and EASA certification, it's nearly time for that first delivery. Though some of the early 747-8i's will be VIP aircraft, the first to enter airline service will be with Lufthansa, and we're proud…

Feb 27

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