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Boeing stretches its wings in the air. US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. has launched a stretched and more efficient version of the 747, the 747-8, which will be its biggest offering in recent times. The 747-8 is expected to lower trip costs by almost 20%. It will have a seating capacity of 450 passengers, with thirty four more seats than the existing 747-400, and will be able to carry 15 more tonnes of freight. Boeing will buy eight cargo versions of the 747-8 from Nippon Cargo Airlines Co., based in Japan and ten aircrafts from Cargolux Airlines International SA, based in Luxembourg. Read More...

Source: IIPM - Business & Economy