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Slosar speaks about 747-8F

03 November 2011

Cathay Pacific’s CEO says Boeing and GE are working hard to bring the manufacturer’s new freighter to the promised specification.

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A little over a month after launch customer Cargolux rejected delivery of the first 747-8F, Cathay Pacific took its first 747-8F earlier this week.

The first two freighters were last scheduled to deliver in September but were delayed because Boeing had to complete last-minute testing on both the 747-8F and the 787.

Speaking to Airfinance Journal, John Slosar, CEO, Cathay Pacific, says the airline will take at least two more 747-8F freighters this year, and between four and six of the aircraft in 2012. Cathay Pacific said in a statement earlier this...


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