Cargolux places order for additional Boeing 747-8 Freighter

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By LoadstarEditorial

13/02/2014

Luxembourg, 13 February 2014. Cargolux Airlines International today announced that it has ordered an additional 747-8 Freighter from Boeing as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and expansion program. This additional airplane takes the total orders to 14 B747-8F airplanes. It will support the airline’s growth on the back of an expected increase in cargo volumes fueled by a
recovery in world trade growth and improved business confidence.

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