Thu, Oct 07, 2004
Three More 747-400s On The Way
Boeing and Japan Airlines say JAL, the world's largest 747
operator, has ordered three 747-400 Special Freighters with options
on up to four more.
JAL joins other cargo carriers in the region as an operator of
the Boeing 747 Special Freighter, a 747-400 passenger airplane
converted into a cargo airplane. Boeing launched the program
earlier this year.
"Boeing is the leader in developing, integrating and
implementing advanced technologies and innovation in aviation,"
said Yutaka Yoshino, JAL's senior vice president, general manager,
cargo and mail. "The 747 Special Freighter advancements are going
to keep us very competitive and enable us to operate more
efficiently in the marketplace."
JAL is upgrading its cargo fleet with new technological
advancements that provide economic, performance and efficiency
solutions to its cargo operations. Conversion of the first JAL
airplane will begin during December 2005. It will be delivered back
to the airline in May 2006.
Boeing will modify the JAL airplanes at Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft
Engineering (TAECO) in Xiamen, China, a Boeing-approved
modification facility.
For the conversion, the 747-400 passenger airplane receives a
side cargo door, a strengthened main-cabin floor, a full main-deck
lining and provisions for a new cargo handling system with an
upgraded flight deck. The 747-400 Special Freighter has positions
for 30 cargo pallets on the main deck -- comparable volume to that
of a new 747-400 freighter. It is also capable of seating up to 19
people, an option found on no other converted freighter.
More News
How To Get A Story On Aero-TV News/Feature Programming How do I submit a story idea or lead to Aero-TV? If you would like to submit a story idea or lead, please contact Jim Campbel>[...]
Aero Linx: International Association of Professional Gyroplane Training (IAPGT) We are an Association of people who fly, build or regulate Gyroplanes, who have a dream of a single >[...]
NORDO (No Radio) Aircraft that cannot or do not communicate by radio when radio communication is required are referred to as “NORDO.”>[...]
Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) The operation of a UAS beyond the visual capability of the flight crew members (i.e., remote pilot in command [RPIC], the person manipulating th>[...]
Aero Linx: Malibu M-Class Owners and Pilots Association (MMOPA) The Piper M-Class Owners & Pilots Association (PMOPA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the interest>[...]