Etihad Cargo has announced its first round-the-world freighter routing in conjunction with Atlas Air Worldwide. The jointly operated service began on 30 May 2013, connecting Etihad Cargo’s Abu Dhabi hub with destinations in Asia, the US, South America and Europe. Miami (US), Viracopos (Brazil), and Quito (Ecuador) will become part the round-the-world Abu Dhabi-Hong Kong-Chicago-Miami-Viracopos-Quito-Amsterdam-Abu Dhabi freighter service offered with an Etihad Cargo-liveried B747-8 … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo, Atlas Air begin 'round-the-world' service
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Boeing to go ahead with B747-8F
Boeing last week insisted it was going ahead with production of its planned B747-8 aircraft, despite reports questioning the airframe manufacturers commitment. The next-generation 'Jumbo' has been met with luke-warm interest on the passenger side, with slightly better interest coming from the cargo market, but reports suggested a decision on whether production would go ahead remained in the balance, due to a low level of orders for the Intercontinental passenger version. The redesigned and … [Read more...] about Boeing to go ahead with B747-8F
