Cargolux operates the first 747-8F flight to Manaus

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By LoadstarEditorial

26/01/2015

Luxembourg, 25 January 2015 – Cargolux introduces its advanced Boeing 747-8 freighter on its regular cargo services to Manaus and becomes the first airline worldwide to operate the state-of-the-art workhorse to the Brazilian airport.
The flight CV7606 is scheduled to arrive in Manaus on the 25th January and brings a full load of machinery spare parts and telecommunications equipment from Luxembourg to South America.

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