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Farnborough Air Show 2006: Emirates purchases 10 B-747/8F cargo planes

Farnborough, United Kingdom - Valued USD 3.3bn

A preliminary understanding was signed in the second day of the "Farnborough International Air Show 2006", near London, between the Dubai-based airline, Emirates, and the American giant, Boeing, for the purchase of ten B-747/8F cargo airplanes. The agreement is worth USD 3.3bn. The 747/8 Freighter is the latest version of Boeing cargo aircraft: it is expected to enter into service in the third quarter...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 145147
Rome, Italy, 07/19/2006 12:01
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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