Air China Opens Door For 747-8 In China

By Bradley Perrett perrett@aviationweek.com
Hong Kong

The first Chinese order for five Boeing 747-8 from Air China should lift prospects for the freight version of the type as the cargo market recovers.

Air China, whose order is the first for the Intercontinental since Korean Air signed for five in December 2009, is expected to deploy the aircraft on such routes as Beijing to the U.S. east coast. Delivery dates are not disclosed. The ...

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