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Kuehne Nagel and Apex take delivery of the last Boeing 747-8 Freighter "Empower" from Atlas Air
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February 1, 2023 | Beijing time
Apex International Logistics, a subsidiary of Kuehne Nasdaq Nasdaq, recently put the newly delivered Boeing 747-8 freighter into operation. : AAWW) subsidiary. As a landmark model in the aviation industry, the 747-8 cargo charter aircraft will be deployed on highly volatile routes to provide customers with reliable air cargo services, shorten flight times and improve logistics efficiency.
Half a century has passed since the jumbo jet was born and developed. As the last Boeing 747-8F to roll off the assembly line, "Empower" was unveiled to the public at a delivery ceremony held at the Boeing Everett Assembly Plant in Seattle. With its advanced technology to achieve lower fuel consumption, higher cargo capacity and unique nose loading capability, the aircraft has promoted the development of the global air logistics industry. The delivery ceremony of "Empower" also marked the end of the era of "Queen of the Blue Sky". Following the delivery of the first Kuehne & Nagel "Inspire", the "Empower" will be put into operation on the trans-Pacific route, strengthening the company's air freight logistics network in the Asia-Pacific region.
Yngve Ruud, Member of the Board of Directors of Kuehne & Nagel in charge of Air Freight Logistics, commented: "Our naming of the last two 747-8Fs 'Inspire' and 'Enable' is in line with everyone's vision for this iconic aircraft. We look forward to seeing 'Empower' soars into the blue sky, meeting the diverse needs of customers around the world with its strong capacity."
Song Minjiang, CEO of Apex International Logistics, said: "At the beginning of Apex's establishment in 2001, our guiding principle was to empower Apex employees to provide flexible and reliable logistics solutions for global customers to meet customer needs." 20 years later, As a member of the Kuehne + Nagel Group, we are very proud of the delivery of 'Empower'. This is the latest and most exciting product component of Apex Group. This aircraft will enhance our ability to deliver strategic solutions and bespoke programmes. All of us at Apex are delighted to celebrate this special occasion with Kuehne Nagel, Atlas Aviation and Boeing. "
“We are delighted to be operating this charter flight on behalf of Apex International Logistics, a subsidiary of Kuehne & Nagel. This is the second 747-8F we have delivered as part of our long-term strategic partnership with Kuehne & Nail Its commitment to expand its air cargo network and provide sufficient capacity," said Atlas President and CEO John Dietrich. "As the world's largest operator of the 747 freighter, Atlas is proud to receive the final 747. We thank Boeing for their shared commitment to safety, quality, innovation and the environment, and wish The future of Boeing's partnership is going well as we continue to successfully operate the 747 in the future."
"This monumental moment pays tribute to generations of Boeing employees who shortened the world's distances and revolutionized travel and air cargo with the B747 as the first true wide-body aircraft." Boeing "It is fitting that the final 747-8 Freighter will be delivered to our long-time partner and largest 747 Freighter operator, Atlas Air, and the Blue Queen will continue to do so," said Stan Deal, President and CEO of Commercial Aircraft. will continue to inspire and drive innovation in air cargo."
About Boeing 747-8 Freighter
The Boeing 747 is a large, long-range, wide-body airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes of the United States. Also often nicknamed the "Jumbo Jet", it is one of the most recognizable aircraft types in the world and the first wide-body aircraft ever built.
The first 747 was the result of the combined efforts of 50,000 Boeing employees, including assemblers, mechanics, engineers and administrators, who built the world's largest airplane in about 16 months in the late 1960s. The civil aircraft 747 created aviation history. Since then, more than 1,500 aircraft have been built in various versions.
In November 2005, Boeing launched the 747-8 family of aircraft - the 747-8 Intercontinental and the 747-8 Freighter. The 747-8 Freighter made its maiden flight on February 8, 2010. The plane is 76.3 meters long, 5.6 meters longer than a 747-400 freighter. This increase in length provides an additional load of 16% compared to the previous generation, which equates to an increase in capacity of four high decks and three lower decks.
The Boeing 747-8F plays a vital role in global air cargo, and its advanced technology can reduce fuel consumption, increase capacity and provide unique nose loading capabilities.
