Developments in technology and demand for freight capacity is enhancing the prospects of aircraft being designed solely to carry cargo.
Boeing VP for product strategy and future airplane development Mike Sinnett told attendees at the Farnborough International Airshow that cargo-specific aircraft designs could become a reality.
“We’ve always started with development of a passenger aircraft and then strip it back to cater to cargo,” said Mr Sinnett.
“But looking at modern technology, you can now think about developing …

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