JetTrak

First commercial aircraft deliveries (new/used), aviation news, retirements, accidents, feature stories This blog focuses on the first deliveries of an aircraft type / variant (new or used) to a commercial airline, as well as the final retirement of aircraft types. New airline startups and airlines ceasing operations are also a key feature Source: Seven Seas Aviation JetTrak Database (tailored reports and consultant data services available: contact Rob Grundy via e-mail: rg7cavn@gmail.com)

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Friday, September 29, 2017

UPS receives it's first 747-8F

UPS Airlines today received it's first Boeing 747-8F, one of 14 ordered, with an additional 14 on option. For it's large intercontinental needs, UPS had ordered 10 A380 freighters, before cancelling the order citing production delays (the entire program was later abandoned by Airbus). Eight 747-400Fs were ordered and delivered between 2007 and 2009. Six used 747-400Fs were also added between 2008 and 2011.

Boeing 747-8F MSN 64252 L/N 1543 F/F 8/30/17 UPS N605UP Delivered 9/29/17

UPS - Current Fleet
75 x 757-200F
59 x 767-300F
52 x A300-600F
37 x MD-11F
13 x 747-400F
1 x 747-8F
Total: 237

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Qatar Airways Cargo takes delivery of first 747-8F

Qatar Airways' cargo division has taken delivery of it's first Boeing 747-8F (MSN 63199) adding to it's existing freighter fleet comprising A330-200Fs and 777Fs. At the same time, an order for two 747-8Fs was announced (with this delivery believed to be one the two), plus four additional 777-300ERs for Qatar Airways.

Boeing 747-8F MSN 63199 L/N 1535 F/F 1/10/17 Qatar Airways Cargo A7-BGB Delivered 9/25/17

Qatar Airways Cargo - Current Fleet
8 x A330-200F
12 x 777F
1 x 747-8F
Total: 21