Cargolux Airlines International S.A. today announced that the airline will introduce its advanced Boeing 747-8 freighter on its services to Brazil on 16 June 2013. Flight CV7687 to São Paulo Viracopos marks the first commercial operation ever of a Boeing 747-8 into the country. Cargolux, together with Boeing, welcome the clearance of Viracopos airport for 747-8 operations by the Brazilian authorities. The Luxembourg carrier’s quest for this clearance for all major Brazilian airports has been actively supported by Jean Asselborn, Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs. The excellent long-standing bilateral relations between Luxembourg and Brazil and the substantial work of the Brazilian aviation authorities paved the way for this first commercial clearance of...
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