Boeing Commercial Airplanes is talking to several customers about developing a 777 freighter based on the passenger version of the 777-200LR set to roll out early next year, according to Regional Director-Product Marketing Rob Faye.
Firm backlog for the 777-200LR passenger version is just five aircraft from two customers–EVA Air, which launched the program prior to 9/11, and Pakistan International Airlines. Faye declined to comment on whether EVA is one of the customers interested in a freighter application.
Faye said entry-into-service for the freighter is projected in 2009. Payload capacity would be 101 tonnes (222,000 lb.) with a range of 5,200 nm. Boeing sees the potential version as being complementary to the 747-400F, offering “similar” payload and 10-ft.-high main deck pallet capability. It would offer a cargo density of 9.9 lb. per cu. ft., almost identical to the 747-400F’s density of 9.8 lb. per cu. ft.
Good idea in my opinion!
By: MANAIRPORTMAD - 27th October 2004 at 18:31
I think if it does happen I can see Dragonair Cargo buying soom for their Long-haul cargo services.
By: MANAIRPORTMAD - 27th October 2004 at 18:31
I think if it does happen I can see Dragonair Cargo buying soom for their Long-haul cargo services.
By: Airline owner - 27th October 2004 at 18:25
cool, I would like to see a 777F
By: Airline owner - 27th October 2004 at 18:25
cool, I would like to see a 777F
By: Humberside - 27th October 2004 at 17:57
I’ve heard Cargolux may be interested. Would it eliminate stops at places like Prestwick or is there cargo to pick up/drop of there?
By: Humberside - 27th October 2004 at 17:57
I’ve heard Cargolux may be interested. Would it eliminate stops at places like Prestwick or is there cargo to pick up/drop of there?
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