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Dec 14, 2005 (newstodate): UPS has now turned its commitment for 10 Airbus A380 freighter into firm orders.
The company, currently operating a fleet of 47 Airbus A300 freighters, will receive its new aircraft between 2009 and 2012.
Including the UPS deal, Airbus has landed 159 firm orders for A380 aircraft from 16 customers, including 27 freighter orders.
In 2008 the first A380 will enter commercial service with FedEx that has also ordered a total of 10 aircraft.
The company, currently operating a fleet of 47 Airbus A300 freighters, will receive its new aircraft between 2009 and 2012.
Including the UPS deal, Airbus has landed 159 firm orders for A380 aircraft from 16 customers, including 27 freighter orders.
In 2008 the first A380 will enter commercial service with FedEx that has also ordered a total of 10 aircraft.