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Article: Boeing Delivers Japan Airlines' First 747-400 Freighter.
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- October 13, 2004
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Boeing today delivered Japan Airlines International's (JAL) first 747-400 Freighter, the first of two new 747-400Fs for the Tokyo-based carrier.
The new airplane will enter an extensive Japan Airlines 747 fleet, which currently numbers 77 Boeing 747s -- more than any other carrier. Ten of those are 747-200Fs. The second 747-400 Freighter is also scheduled for delivery later this month.
"The Boeing 747-400 Freighter is the key to Japan Airlines meeting the needs of Japan's rapidly growing economy and booming air cargo market," said Toru Okushima, deputy general manager, Engineering & Maintenance Division, vice president, Maintenance Business Division, ...