Malaysia Gets First 747-200 Converted To Freighter

Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two 747-200s converted into full freighters by Boeing Wichita. The airplane arrived in June. Gross takeoff weight was increased from 820,000 pounds to 833,000 pounds, enabling the aircraft to carry 124 tons of cargo up to 4,000 miles. Boeing is...

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