Something strange.??

As information about this program has been slow down the pipeline, its difficult to gauge what the state of the program is thus far. 2018's last frame is to b  delivered next month and every 2 months a frame leaves the factory.

Really?

There has been no news of a rate increase, but there has been news about the next 2 frames.

L/N 1552, 747-8F, RC539, UPS, serial number 64260, N614UP, del March 2019

L/N 1553, 747-8F, RC540, UPS, serial number 64261, N615UP, del April 2019

http://www.airliners.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1411909

Now let's see, Frame delivered this month: Yes.
Next Month: Yes
Following Month: Yes

So it look like the rate has gone up to 1 per month?

Well not exactly, there was a very slow Christmas period and this might be the taking up of slack after the New Year. As I recall the last frame of 2018 could have have been delivered in Early January, but the holiday season and late roll out and flight test of that last frame has knocked the schedule a little bit. 

I would expect things to return to normal one the year gets into full swing as some people still haven't sobered up yet over the last 30 days. 

Have fun.

LN 1551 B1 Flight

VP-BJS The last frame for 2018 performed its B1 Flight on 21st  Jan.

https://twitter.com/JenSchuld/status/1087451015287267328

Aircraft details:

LN 1551 747-8F RC 609 ABC MSN 63787 VP-BJS

Delivery is expected in February so expect the frame to PDX for painting soon.

The slow pace of the work completion is reflective of the low rate with priority being placed elsewhere and delivery dates and scheduled work sandwiched by lots of slack time. Nevertheless the next frame and the first for 2019 is already on a slant position. Details of that frame are as follows:

LN 1552 747-8F RC 539 UPS MSN 64260 N614UP

Thank You and have a nice day.

747 program starts the year slow.

Hi All,

The last frame for 2018 cancelled its B1 flight and went tech.

https://twitter.com/mattcawby/status...06082010898432

10 days ago the frame was pictured on a PAE ramp,

https://twitter.com/PaineField/statu...79582720323584


Thanks