Boeing 747-8 Safety

On July 27 2010, Cargolux announced its desire to buy a minimum of ten 747-8F Freighters.On the launch day itself, Nippon Cargo Airlines ordered eight 747-8Fs. NCA currently operates 13 747 freighters, with six 747-400Fs currently on order."Boeing Launches New 747-8 Family." Boeing press release.   According to Bloomberg, Boeing is staking its position as the dominant maker of the biggest passenger planes on selling Pakistan International Airlines Corp. and other Asian carriers the first of a longer, more fuel-efficient version of its 747-8 model. After introduction, the range of the base 747-8I was boosted to 8,300nm (15,372 km) from 8,000nm. Potential customers Many airlines have shown interest in the new 747-8. However there have been no commitments for the passenger model. Cathay Pacific Airways’ chief operating officer, Tony Tyler, is quoted as saying his airline was "delighted with the 787’s launch because of what it means for the 747". Air New Zealand has also expressed interest, with an executive stating that "if Boeing launches the 747-8, we will probably buy it". Pakistan International Airlines has also shown interest in the 747-8I to replace their eight aging 747-300 aircraft. On April 26, 20010, a report on Economic Daily News stated that China Airlines intended to sign a deal for 10 747-8 Intercontinentals for US $2.5 billion by the end of June. The next day, China Airlines denied having such an intention, stating that they intend to announce whether they will order the A380 or the 747-8 by the end of the year. China Airlines’ intention to operate only three types of aircraft (Boeing 737-800, Airbus A330-300, and Boeing 747-400), however, makes an order for the 747-8 very likely.