Bangkok--Aug 18--Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
Boeing and UPS announced today that the package delivery carrier has ordered eight Boeing 747-400 Freighters for delivery in 2007 and 2008. The 747-400F can carry a maximum 120 tons of cargo, 25 tons more cargo than the 747-200 Freighters currently in the UPS fleet. In addition to the higher payload capability of 250,000 pounds (113 tonnes), the 747-400F consumes 15 percent less fuel than its predecessor, allowing the airplane to fly farther and to more destinations.
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Contact:
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications,
(206) 766-2910
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
P.O. Box 3707 MC 21-70
Seattle, Wash. 98124-2207
www.boeing.com
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