Boeing delivered 24 747-8s in 2013, down from 31 last year.
Line 1488 (RC549) HL7624 for Korean Air Cargo slipped out just ahead of the bell, flying off to Seoul on the 30th.
One delivered 747-8F, line 1479 (RC525) JA15KZ for Nippon Cargo has yet to fly away.
What's to look forward to in 2014? Well, the new 1.5 frame per month assembly rate should slow things down, and I estimate only 16-20 deliveries for the year. The 1500th 747 should be rolled out and delivered to Lufthansa. Air China and Korean Airlines should be the second and third operators of the 747-8I this year. And hopefully, some more orders!
Here's to an auspicious new year for the 747.
Line 1488 (RC549) HL7624 for Korean Air Cargo slipped out just ahead of the bell, flying off to Seoul on the 30th.
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| Photo thanks to moonm. |
One delivered 747-8F, line 1479 (RC525) JA15KZ for Nippon Cargo has yet to fly away.
What's to look forward to in 2014? Well, the new 1.5 frame per month assembly rate should slow things down, and I estimate only 16-20 deliveries for the year. The 1500th 747 should be rolled out and delivered to Lufthansa. Air China and Korean Airlines should be the second and third operators of the 747-8I this year. And hopefully, some more orders!
Here's to an auspicious new year for the 747.
RC031 first flight: http://kpae.blogspot.com/2014/01/paine-field-january-3.html
ReplyDeleteRC032 moved from factory to flightline: https://twitter.com/mattcawby/status/419274843549208576
Cant wait to see D-ABYL performs in service. Till then.
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