Express logistics firm TNT will take delivery of its first Boeing 777-200 freighter this weekend at its Liege air hub in Belgium.
It is undergoing final checks at Boeing's Everett, Washington facility.
TNT Express will operate the 777 between Asia and Europe replacing a 747-400ERF.
According to Flightglobal's ACAS database the company has three 777-200Fs on order.
Source: FlightGlobal.com
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