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Why Boeing built the 747 freighter with a nose door

Despite the fact that the Boeing 747 jumbo jet is no longer in production, it remains the most popular outsized cargo mover in the world of air freight. One of the primary reasons why it is such a ...
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Boeing gives green light to 747-400SF

Manufacturer launches conversion programme with commitment from Cathay Pacific for up to 12 aircraft Boeing has finally launched its 747-400 Special Freighter programme with a commitment from Hong ...
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Why might the “Big Twin Freighter” be Boeing’s worst nightmare for its newest cargo jet?

AerCap and Israel Aerospace Industries Group (IAI) have come together to begin converting passenger Boeing 777-300ER jetliners into what they dub the 'Big Twin Freighter.' The secondhand freighters ...
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Boeing embarassed as 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter scores direct hit on parked Renton car with test component

It appears from accident reports that Boeing’s oversized freighter rival to the Airbus A300 Belgua, the 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter, or Dreamlifter, may have a promising future in the military as a ...