DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing Delivers 20th 747-8 ~ Atlas Air To Operate Airplane On Behalf Of Panalpina
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 5, 2012: Boeing (NYSE: BA) on May 31, 2012 marked the 20th delivery of its new 747-8. The airplane, a 747-8 Freighter, was delivered to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Atlas Air will operate it on behalf of Panalpina, the Swiss-based freight operator. This marks the first time in Panalpina's history that an airplane has been painted in the company's livery.
The 747-8 Freighter will immediately enter service when it departs Seattle for Hong Kong later today. The airplane, named the 'Spirit of Panalpina', will then fly from Hong Kong on to Luxembourg with cargo on board.
Atlas Air has ordered nine 747-8 Freighters, two of which they will operate for Panalpina.
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