New Programs And Orders Highlight Freighter Boom

Airbus aircraft on runway
EFW is targeting 30 Airbus conversions annually within two years.
Credit: EFW
Riding a wave of strong demand for freighters and surging business from the e-commerce sector, among other factors, Airbus and Boeing have both committed to major new freighter programs in recent months. But how sustainable is the demand? Looking further ahead, will the manufacturers need to...
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