UPS orders 8 747-400

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08-17-2005 | 05:16 AM

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UPS orders 8 747-400

UPS Orders Eight Boeing 747-400 Freighters
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 17, 2005 - As part of its on-going effort to accommodate strong international volume growth, UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced a firm order for eight new Boeing 747-400 freighters from Boeing Co.
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08-17-2005 | 06:05 AM

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08-17-2005 | 08:10 AM

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Awesome!! Our MD-11s are getting old and tired, I think we need some -400's too.

08-17-2005 | 08:34 AM

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Awesome!! Our MD-11s are getting old and tired, I think we need some -400's too.

It wouldn't surprise me if Fred came out next week with an announcement for 35 -400 Advanced Freighters. What our management does, yours does by a factor of 2!

Flying the new -400 freighter will be a dream for sure.

08-17-2005 | 11:00 AM

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which one?

Is this order for the normal 747-400F or for the advanced -400ERF?

08-18-2005 | 12:10 PM

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Wich one?

The normal 747-400F, however this is just the initial order. UPS is a notoriously conservative company, the word is there will be more orders and possibly some options.

07-06-2018 | 04:22 PM

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Our MD-11s are getting old and tired

meanwhile 13 years later........prob another 13 years to go....

07-06-2018 | 07:06 PM

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meanwhile 13 years later........prob another 13 years to go....

I heard they stocked up on deferral stickers, the MD is now good for another 15 years !!!

07-07-2018 | 09:29 AM

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According to two sources, Boeing is not taking orders for the 747-8. One cited a major production issue as the key reason. A supplier that provides a key component for the 747-8 is, apparently, withdrawing support for the programme, he said.

https://theloadstar.co.uk/will-ups-o...-hurrah-jumbo/