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Atlas Air cancels three 747-8Fs

22 September 2011

American cargo operator cancels Boeing freighters after launch customer Cargolux rejects delivery of first two 747-8Fs.

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Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has exercised termination rights on three early build Boeing 747-8Fs, citing lengthy delays and performance considerations.

The three early production freighters were scheduled to be Atlas�s first deliveries in 2011. Boeing rescheduled the deliveries for early...


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"I'm doing some overbooking. We know that there will always be some cancellations."

John Leahy, chief operating officer, customers, Airbus


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