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SEATTLE, Nov. 14, 2005 -- Boeing today officially launched the Boeing 747-8 Program, including a launch order from Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) for eight 747-8 Freighters. NCA also has options for six additional airplanes. NCA is scheduled to receive its first 747-8 Freighter in the fourth quarter of 2009.

An artist's rendering of the Boeing 747-8 Freighter is shown here in NCA livery.

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