Korean to buy B747-8 freighters

Planemaker Boeing has received an order for two B747-8 cargo planes from Korean Air. The deal is valued at US$639 million list.

"Boeing is very fortunate to have Korean Air not only as a customer of the 747-8 freighter, but also the 747-8 Intercontinental - and the carrier also as a key partner on the 747-8 program," said a Boeing spokesman.

No delivery date for the planes was announced.

Korean to buy B747-8 freighters

Planemaker Boeing has received an order for two B747-8 cargo planes from Korean Air. The deal is valued at US$639 million list.

"Boeing is very fortunate to have Korean Air not only as a customer of the 747-8 freighter, but also the 747-8 Intercontinental - and the carrier also as a key partner on the 747-8 program," said a Boeing spokesman.

No delivery date for the planes was announced.