Boeing is pitching its 747-8 Intercontinental passenger aircraft in a number of sale campaigns it could sign this year, according to vice-president of marketing Randy Tinseth.
Speaking in Sydney as the airframer detailed its outlook for the Oceania region, he said: "We're starting to gain traction again in the big airplane segment. We have a couple of opportunities in the market today that look pretty good."
Tinseth declined to disclose potential sale units or customer regions, but said: "They're continuing opportunities that we've had."
The 747-8's only passenger airline customers are Lufthansa with 20 on order and Korean Air, with five.
Boeing sees the large-capacity aircraft market as primarily a replacement market, and is aiming its campaign at 747-400 customers.
"You have to focus on airlines that fly -400s today and when they're going to start retire them. That's going to happen over the next few years and I think that's why we're seeing more interest," Tinseth said.
Source: Flight International
