5 Reasons Why Airlines Still Fly The Boeing 747 Freighter

For most passenger airlines, the Boeing 747 has become a symbol of the past. Newer twin-engine aircraft such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and far easier to justify in a market where airlines compete heavily on customer experience. Yet in cargo aviation, the picture looks very different. The 747 freighter remains a familiar sight at major freight hubs around the world, even as many passenger versions of the aircraft have disappeared.

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