EVERETT, Wash., Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and UPS [NYSE: UPS] today announced an order for 14 747-8
Freighters. The agreement also includes an option to purchase an
additional 14 of the cargo airplanes.
"These aircraft are a strategic investment for increased
capacity for UPS customers around the globe," said Brendan Canavan, president, UPS Airlines. "The
747-8 will allow UPS to upsize our network in both new and existing
markets."
The 747-8 Freighter is the world's most efficient freighter,
providing cargo operators the lowest operating costs and best
economics of any large freighter on the market. With its iconic
nose door, the airplane has 16 percent more revenue cargo
volume than the 747-400F. The airplane also reduces the noise
footprint around an airport by 30 percent compared to its
predecessor.
"UPS could not have selected a better aircraft to meet its
growing business needs," said Brad
McMullen, vice president, Sales, North America and Leasing, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "We've continued to make the 747-8 Freighter even
better, and we look forward to seeing UPS introduce it to its
fleet."
With 109 747-8 passenger and freighter airplanes delivered to
customers around the globe, the fleet is performing with the
highest dispatch reliability and utilization of any four-engine
airplane in service.
UPS is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of
solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating
international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more
efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in
Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220
countries and territories worldwide.
Contact:
Doug Alder
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+1 206 660-2978
doug.alder-jr@boeing.com
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