Boeing rethinks 74-8
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Interesting article on Air Cargo Newshere.
With relatively low sales of the passenger version, one option is to make the 747-8 a standalone freighter but if cargo demand continues to fall further it may end up being scrapped completely.
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True, but are those 106 Freighter orders enough to keep the program viable? And if so, then what's all the fuss about?
All in all, not a very positive development I guess.
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Despite its more healthy orderbook, the -8F could also need to re-examining. The cargo industry is in the middle of a slump because of the downturn, and industry sources say several -8F customers are seeking to delay deliveries.
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I'd love to be a customer when Boeing 748F team gives a presentation, immediatley followed by the 744F conversion team. I bet you could play them off against each other all day. Only one winner in my opinion though!
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The cargo slump is here and now; in 2009! But come mid 2010, airlines will be scrambling for new freighters to manage an unprecedented growth of air cargo. But not only because of the end of the recession cycle, but more so because of the population bomb. Ever more people wanting more things delivered next day, from perishables to durables to junk. Just as before. 
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because of the population bomb
Also, the much cheaper maritime industry continues to encroach on airfreight. The new generation's of maritime fleet shipping will soon claim HKG to California travel time in as little as about 5 days.
What if this is just Boeing powerplay in order not to have companies running in trying to get the best deal possible; like Ryanair are obviously are trying with the 737-800 and A320? Maybe they just want to maintain prices and not spoil the prices on their prize horse?
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The new generation's of maritime fleet shipping will soon claim HKG to California travel time in as little as about 5 days.
A tad optimistic, me thinks.
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106 is a total number of orders for 747-8, that includes 28 pax aircraft and 78 freighters.
I understood last Friday Boeing has announced 747-8I (pax) programme will be scrapped, freighter to be continued. Lufthansa should be very happy
Nonetheless, they got some 106 firm orders for the 747-8F. (different article)
I understood last Friday Boeing has announced 747-8I (pax) programme will be scrapped, freighter to be continued. Lufthansa should be very happy
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I understood last Friday Boeing has announced 747-8I (pax) programme will be scrapped, freighter to be continued.
And from Boeing's internal email:
You may have seen an e-mail circulating a supposed news story "reporting" that the 747-8 Intercontinental is being cancelled.
The story is a pure fabrication; Boeing has made no such announcement.
The story is a pure fabrication; Boeing has made no such announcement.
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The story you posted a link on is not really reassuring regarding pax version, it is rather full of politically correct words which are usually used when you need to hide the truth for a while. And the story is a week old now.
The story is a pure fabrication; Boeing has made no such announcement (yet).
The story you posted a link on is not really reassuring regarding pax version, it is rather full of politically correct words which are usually used when you need to hide the truth for a while. And the story is a week old now.
The story is a pure fabrication; Boeing has made no such announcement (yet).
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...it is rather full of politically correct words which are usually used when you need to hide the truth for a while.
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Boeing's Chief Engineer on the 747, Michael Teal believes the airplane has another 40 more years ahead of it.
I talked with him in Seattle and he revealed some interesting insight into the 747-8 program.
I talked with him in Seattle and he revealed some interesting insight into the 747-8 program.
