Air China's first 747-8I, line 1499 (RC066) B-???? rolled out on the 8th of April. This is the first passenger Intercontinental for someone other than Lufthansa that you and I have a chance of flying in. I'm awaiting the terrible Air China livery being applied, but hoping for a surprise.
That means 1500 is right around the corner. I'm anticipating some sort of hoopla, and maybe even some news on new orders, but we'll see.
There's rumors going around that Centurion Air Cargo will be a 747-8F customer soon. They have plans of expanding their 747 fleet.
Lufthansa line 1498 (RC034) D-ABYO went up for a first flight and then a customer flight, and should deliver this month.
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| Line 1499, from a Matt Cawby flightline shot. |
There's rumors going around that Centurion Air Cargo will be a 747-8F customer soon. They have plans of expanding their 747 fleet.
Lufthansa line 1498 (RC034) D-ABYO went up for a first flight and then a customer flight, and should deliver this month.
Rumors only?
ReplyDeleteI'll believe it when I see it for myself.
Also a rumor was CX supposed order for the 8I, then there was Swiss, which later bought 77W's, Garuda, Turkish, frickin Etihad was also on that list. Until its on the O&D page at boeing.com I'm calling this freshly cut bologna.
Please excuse my hard line here, but the orderbook is way too thin here, and Time is Running Out.
yup, I agree. especially when it's air cargo. but it is a rumor.
DeleteSo excited to see D-ABYP! I hope there is a special livery for her!
ReplyDeleteI am too, should be out any day now!
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DeleteI'm excited as well. Hopefully they do have a celebration around the rollout as well! Even if it comes out soon, when will it be in paint? I don't believe that 1499 has been painted yet, has it?
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