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Boeing Gains FAA, EASA Certification for 747-8F Freighter
Boeing received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification today for the new
Boeing plans to deliver the 747-8F to Cargolux early next month.
Boeing plans to deliver the 747-8F to Cargolux early next month.

Boeing received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification today for the new 747-8F Freighter. The FAA granted Boeing an Amended Type Certificate (ATC) and an Amended Production Certificate, while the EASA also granted the company an ATC for the airplane. Certification of the 747-8F paves the way for first delivery to launch customer Cargolux early next month.  

≥This is such a great day for everyone on the 747 team,≤ said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. ≥Over the last several years, this team has overcome challenge after challenge. Through their hard work and dedication, they have ensured that the 747, the Queen of the Skies, will fly for decades to come.≤