Boeing Signals Additional 747-8 Production Rate Cut

Credit: Boeing
Boeing is cutting the 747-8 production rate to one per month in a move to sustain the program until the ongoing recovery in air cargo materializes into much anticipated new orders. The cutback to just 12 aircraft per year comes despite signs of increasing health in the international freight market...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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