Mon, May 05, 2008
Will Be Joined By First 777 Freighter Later This Year
Boeing and Air France reached a milestone last week, with the
delivery of the carrier's 50th 777. The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended
Range) is the carrier's 25th of that model type, and joins a fleet
of another 25 777-200ERs that together comprise the core of the
airline's long-haul fleet.
"This is truly a great day for Air France and Boeing," said
Pierre Vellay, senior vice president of New Aircraft and Corporate
Fleet Planning for Air France. "The 777 is the mainstay of our
long-haul fleet and elemental to our success and future growth
plans. We look forward to further integration of this exceptional
airplane later this year, when Air France takes delivery of the
world's first 777 Freighter."
Speaking of that upcoming plane, Air France is the launch
customer for the newest addition to Boeing's freighter family. The
first 777 Freighter recently left the assembly line (below), and is
scheduled to enter flight test later this month.
Over 50 percent of Air France's twin-aisle fleet is composed of
Boeing 777s. With the delivery of its first 777 Freighter this year
and through the operation of a single 777 platform, Air France
should achieve significant synergies between its cargo and
passenger business.
"Air France's robust utilization of the 777 speaks volumes about
the airplane's performance and capabilities," said Marlin Dailey,
vice president of Sales, Europe, Russia & Central Asia, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "We congratulate Air France on its 50th 777
delivery and it's rewarding to see yet another 777-300ER join the
airline's fleet."
Air France's new 777-300ER, the world's largest long-range
twin-engine jetliner, will be based at Charles de Gaulle
International Airport in Paris.
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