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by TylerE 1044 days ago
Why do you believe it will be freight first? Historically, the new aircraft go to pax service, then get converted after 20 or 30 years.
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That tendency will delay the transition. But the big economic benefit arises from being able to carry 40% more cargo because the fuel is lighter. Passenger aircraft capacity is maxed out when the seats are full, now that carrying freight in the same aircraft is not allowed. Also, it will take a long time for safety worries to be satisfied.