SWISS forwarding giant Kuehne+ Nagel (K+N) has started dedicated freighter operations through a partnership with lessor Atlas Air, reports London's Air Cargo News.
In total, the freight forwarder will charter two brand-new B747-8 freighters from the lessor. The two are the last of the famous jumbo jets that will be built by Boeing.
K+N said the aircraft would be utilised on transpacific services and also linked to its intra-Asia network to provide better connectivity in the growing Asia Pacific region.
Yngve Ruud, member of the management board of K+N, responsible for Air Logistics, said: 'It is a very special moment for us to see K+N 747-8F 'Inspire' taking off.
'Together with the very last 747-8F that we named 'Empower', the aircraft will support our customers with reliable and flexible solutions globally, continuing the legacy of the most incredible aviation programmes in history.
'We are delighted to celebrate this day with our partners Atlas Air and Boeing and looking forward to see our aircraft connecting the world.'
John Dietrich, president and chief executive, Atlas Air Worldwide, added: 'We are very pleased to provide their first dedicated aircraft which will proudly fly in custom Kuehne+Nagel livery.
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In total, the freight forwarder will charter two brand-new B747-8 freighters from the lessor. The two are the last of the famous jumbo jets that will be built by Boeing.
K+N said the aircraft would be utilised on transpacific services and also linked to its intra-Asia network to provide better connectivity in the growing Asia Pacific region.
Yngve Ruud, member of the management board of K+N, responsible for Air Logistics, said: 'It is a very special moment for us to see K+N 747-8F 'Inspire' taking off.
'Together with the very last 747-8F that we named 'Empower', the aircraft will support our customers with reliable and flexible solutions globally, continuing the legacy of the most incredible aviation programmes in history.
'We are delighted to celebrate this day with our partners Atlas Air and Boeing and looking forward to see our aircraft connecting the world.'
John Dietrich, president and chief executive, Atlas Air Worldwide, added: 'We are very pleased to provide their first dedicated aircraft which will proudly fly in custom Kuehne+Nagel livery.
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