Air France Plans $4.4B Boeing Order

[FA Mikey]

Air France said in a statement it plans to replace 13 747-400 passenger and five 747-400 cargo aircraft with extended-range 777-300ERs and 777 freighters. The airline said higher fuel costs and environmental concerns prompted the decision to upgrade.

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[CO738]

Air France said in a statement it plans to replace 13 747-400 passenger and five 747-400 cargo aircraft with extended-range 777-300ERs and 777 freighters. The airline said higher fuel costs and environmental concerns prompted the decision to upgrade.

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No one wants the 747-8, I guess. 4 engines 4 long haul high mx costs.

 

[jimntx]

But, considering the location of the Airbus main assembly plant, isn't this rather an embarrassment for them?