As airlines say goodbye to the legendary Boeing 747 early, the plane still plays a vital role for cargo carriers and is aiding efforts to defeat COVID-19
SkyLease Cargo…
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And EVA Air Cargo.
That's compared to the few remaining passenger airlines operating 747s including Lufthansa…
Source: Planespotters.net
Even the oldest 747 models, including the -200, are still flying freight with cargo airlines around the world.
The most prevalent 747 freighter flying is the -400F, the type also most flown by the remaining 747 airlines.
Source: Planespotters.net
The latest 747 to come from Boeing, the 747-8i, gave cargo airlines increased cargo capacity.
The largest 747 variant also provides cargo operators with new fuel-efficient General Electric GEnx engines to reduce operating costs.
Boeing also recently announced it would be giving the US government a new fighter in the war against COVID-19, three 747-400LCF Dreamlifter aircraft on loan.
With 65,000 cubic feet of cargo capacity, the oversized aircraft is capable of flying large amounts of freight to the frontlines, aiding in sorely-needed supply distribution.
While the 747 is quietly being removed from the world's passenger fleets, it's serving a higher purpose in the fight against a global pandemic and will live on in cargo fleets for years to come.
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