Why Do Cargo Airlines Still Prefer The Boeing 747 Over Newer Jets?

The new generation of jets has pushed out the icons of old, but one is still hanging around and is actually preferred over many of these new options.

Here’s how much more cargo the Boeing 747-8F carries compared to the 777F

The 747-8F and 777F represent the pinnacle of what Boeing currently offers to the cargo market. Find out what sets these two ...
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Pittsburgh airport’s new cargo facility welcomes first flights with Boeing 747 freighters

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pittsburgh International Airport’s newest cargo facility got its first official use with four Boeing 747-400F freighters filling ...

Why Do Cargo Carriers Still Avoid Twin-Engine Replacements?

Older jets can still be highly valuable if they offer the right mix of range, volume, and operating economics.
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Pittsburgh airport’s new cargo facility welcomes first flights with Boeing 747 freighters

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Pittsburgh International Airport’s newest cargo facility got its first official use with four Boeing 747-400F freighters filling up before heading off to Europe. The ...

The striking differences between cargo & passenger Boeing 747s

The Queen of the Skies will forever be an iconic aircraft.
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Everything To Know About The Queen Of The Skies, The Boeing 747 Passenger Jet

More than 70 years have passed since the first successful mass-produced passenger jet—the Boeing 707—revolutionized air travel. While the aviation industry has undergone dramatic transformations over ...