High Costs, Weight Crimp Hardened Cargo Container Use
Higher costs discourage airlines from using blast-resistant aircraft cargo containers, according to the U.S. General Accounting Office. Blast-resistant containers cost about $15,000 versus about $1,000 for a standard unit. Hardened containers also weigh about 150 pounds more each, and have a...
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