Local airline Silk Way Airlines has received two new cargo aircraft marks Boeing 747-8. This is stated in the message (http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2014-08-28-Boeing-Silk-Way-Airlines-Celebrate-Delivery-of-Two-747-8-Freighters), posted on the website of the company Boeing.
The second plane received just yesterday, the first - that week. "The said model will bring the fleet to a new level of efficiency due to the fact that we strive to be successful and profitable operator of goods, investing in emerging market services to expand its presence in the region and in the international arena," said Zaur Akhundov, President of SW Holding the presentation of new products .
According to Marty Bentrott, vice president of sales in the Middle East, Russia and Central Asia of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, brand 747-8 Freighter is most effective in long-haul flights. She has the lowest operating costs, better fuel economy and increased environmental performance. This type of aircraft is transporting goods by 16% more than the "brothers" in the company, and is designed to fly 340 thousand. Hours. Today, the company has delivered 49 aircraft grade Boeing 747-8, he said. --17D--
Economics
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