Aircraft
Cargolux Takes Delivery of First 747-8
Cargolux reaches deal with Boeing, GE on 747-8Fs.
Boeing will deliver the first 747-8F to Cargolux today. (Photo: Cargolux)
Boeing will deliver the first 747-8F to Cargolux today. (Photo: Cargolux)

Cargolux took delivery of the first Boeing 747-8 Freighter today following the resolution of contractual “issues” that led to the cancellation of handover ceremonies originally planned for September 19 and 21 in Everett, Wash. The Luxembourg-based cargo carrier confirmed today that the decision to postpone the deliveries related to the performance of the aircraft and their GE GEnx-2B engines. It expects to accept the second 747-8F tomorrow.

The Cargolux board met on October 7 hopefully to close negotiations, following execution of a tentative deal on October 1. However, negotiations lasted somewhat longer than expected, leading Cargolux to issue a statement last Friday that it made progress toward an agreement but had not closed on the deal.