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UPS doubles future 747-8F fleet with new order for 14
UPS Airlines has ordered 14 more Boeing 747-8Fs to double its future fleet of the re-engined jumbo freighter and add vital months, perhaps even years, to the type's backlog. The cargo airline has also ordered four more 767 freighters, it disclosed in separate announcements on Twitter today. The orders were revealed as UPS released annual earnings showing strong growth in 2017 and expectations of higher demand this year. (www.flightglobal.com) Ещё...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
744pnf; Absolutely. They were relics. The recently retired -400s could have been converted as the -200s were prior to that merger.
hardworker7 The NWA freighters were -200's and pretty well worn out. They were going to order 747-400F but I don't know what happened.
LH and CLX seem well positioned to take advantage of the sky-rocketing cargo rates in Europe as of late. These are 747-8 operators. Wonder if Delta regrets dismantling the cargo fleet they inherited from NWA?
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Calm down Cansojr...stop getting so defensive over the delivery and concentrate on the message. You made a generalization that wasn't really supported in fact We jumped on you because whether you meant to or not you were feeding directly into the ignorance of the A (Airbus) vs B (Boeing) crowd.....I think we can all agree there really is no need for that here. Now with that being said don't let others opinions drive you away. AND certainly don't resort to insults... You are free to post whatever you want. We all share a love for aviation and should be allowed to share our opinions in an open forum....however when you do that, you must always be ready for someone to challenge. And at the end of the day you'll gain more respect with saying "Sorry I was wrong thank you for the correction." We're all friends here!
You are correct Jevon however there is a group manipulating the thumbs up BS or Thumbs down. These clowns are manipulating their effects.
I am done with this nonsense. I suspect that less than 5-10 people participating are real pilots. I should know better. GOOD LUCK!
I am done with this nonsense. I suspect that less than 5-10 people participating are real pilots. I should know better. GOOD LUCK!
Cansojr ... What does a person being a pilot have to do with anything? I was always under the impression that this forum was pretty much for aviation enthusiasts - licensed or not?
It is, however my experience has been completely has been very negative. I appreciate enthusiasts and encourage them to fly or glide. Some are just down to earth aviation enthusiasts who we really need for military aircraft acquisition with civilian in-put. Pilots tend to have a different perspective rather than a passenger when it comes to flying that's just pretty much what a lot of my buddies think. It's not better, its just different without any malicious intent. Sometimes a lot of really stupid things are said in here and has no place in the forum, ie;"snitches get stitches". What on earth does that have to do with professional aviators. Or haggling over a mistake over a number. Or Joining forces no matter what I have said and vote me out. So, I'm pulling the pins I'm outta here GOOD LUCK! PLEASE STOP SENDING SQUAWKS AS I AM BLOCKING THIS SITE.
Cansojr - is it so hard to just ignore the comments that you consider to be stupid? There are trolls everywhere - stop feeding them and your anger will subside.