Re: [新聞] 波音超尷尬了, Cargolux拒收2架747-8F

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順手翻譯一下～ http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110918-703614.html SEPTEMBER 18, 2011, 3:08 P.M. ET. Cargolux Rejects New Boeing Planes, May Seek Alternatives By Doug Cameron Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Cargolux Airlines International SA confirmed that it had "rejected" the first two 747-8F cargo planes ordered from Boeing Co. (BA) following a contract dispute that could see it look for alternative aircraft if the spat can't be resolved. 盧森堡貨運航空日前證實公司將拒絕接收自波音飛機公司訂購的兩架747-8F貨機，該公司並揚言若合約爭議未能妥善解決，將尋找其他機型作為替代。 The Luxembourg-based air freight company Friday called off a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday to mark the delivery of the revamped jumbo freighter after a two-year delay caused by production and design problems. 總部設於盧森堡的盧森堡貨運航空上週五取消了預定在本週二及週三舉行的交機儀式。747-8 受開發及生產問題影響，已經較原訂上市時程晚了兩年。 The move was an embarrassment for Boeing, which planned to deliver the first 747-8F and the delayed 787 Dreamliner to their first customers this month. There is no indication the 787 will be affected by the Cargolux move. 此一舉動讓原訂在本月將第一架747-8F與同樣命運乖舛的 787夢幻客機交給啟用客戶的波音公司顏面盡失。目前仍未有跡象顯示 787的交機時程會受到747-8F遭到盧森堡貨運航空退貨影響。 Boeing has already paid out millions in compensation to customers of both planes because of the delays. 波音公司早因此兩款新機種交機時程一再推遲，付給客戶數以百萬計的補償金。 Qatar Airways acquired a 35% stake in Cargolux during the summer, and the Gulf-based carrier has developed a reputation as a tough negotiator with aircraft manufacturers. 去年夏天，總部設在波斯灣的卡達航空取得了盧森堡貨運航空 35%的股權。而卡達航空老早就被飛機製造商視為「澳（洲來的）客（人）」。 Cargolux said in a statement Saturday that "unresolved contractual issues" prompted the airline to reject the first two of the 13 747-8Fs on order. New aircraft types often struggle to meet the performance criteria provided by manufacturers, with glitches and extra weight often removed from later planes. 盧森堡貨運航空上週六發布新聞稿指出，該公司認為在波音公司解決「未解決的關鍵問題」前，將拒收總訂單13架中的前兩架。新機型無法達成當初宣稱的效能在航空業早已是司空見慣，但後續生產的飛機通常會改正這些瑕疵或是減輕重量。 Boeing said Friday that it continued talks with Cargolux and looked forward to delivering the two affected planes. 波音公司上週五表示，將持續和盧森堡貨運航空溝通（相信我之術），並期待能按照時程交付此二架貨機。 But Cargolux said it might look to "source alternative capacity" if the dispute continued into the upcoming peak shipping season. It has put the financing for the two planes--arranged by J.P. Morgan with a guarantee from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, on hold. 盧森堡貨運航空則表示，若合約爭議無法解決，該公司在接續而來的貨運旺季，非常有可能必須尋找其他替代運具。該目前公司已透過摩根大通仲介，並由美國進出口銀行擔保租入了兩架飛機。 Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW) and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. (0293.HK, CPCAY) are also due to take delivery of the 747-8F this year, with Deutsche Lufthansa AG (LHA.XE, DLAKY), the launch customer for the passenger version, set to take delivery next year. 亞特拉斯航空全球控股以及國泰貨運航空也將在今年內接收747-8F貨機，而 747-8 客機的啟用客戶－漢莎航空，則預定於明年接收第一架747-8 客機。 -- ○ ____ _ _ _ _ ____ _ _ ____ _____ ____ 。 ★(_ _)( \( )( \/ )( ___)( \( )(_ _)( _ )( _ \ ｏ _)(_ ) ( \ / )__) ) ( )( )(_)( ) / ● ‧ (____)(_)\_) \/ (____)(_)\_) (__) (_____)(_)\_) ★ ｏ -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 140.120.31.137