Cargolux, Cathay Pacific, Nippon Cargo and UPS. However, its range is not close to that of the 747-8 passenger version when packed full of cargo, with a typical range of 4,265 NM (7,900 km ...

“We have invested in a new fleet of 747-8F aircraft, which are more environmentally friendly both in terms of carbon and noise emissions,” says Richard Forson, President & CEO of Cargolux.

The freighter variant entered service in October 2011 with Cargolux, while the passenger version entered service with Lufthansa in June 2012. According to Boeing, the 747-8 has a cruise speed of ...