Qantas takes delivery of its first Boeing 747-8F

Qantas took delivery of the first of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters on order. Both planes will be operated by Atlas Air on behalf of the Australian flag carrier. The first aircraft landed at Sydney International Airport today. The second aircraft is expected to arrive later this week. The new Boeing 747-8 Freighters will replace two older 747-400 Freighters in the airline's fleet. These planes have also been operated by the American cargo carrier Atlas Air. Compared to the 747-400F, the 747-8F… (airlinerwatch.com) المزيد...