News / BAE calls on industry to consider Avro RJ freighter conversion programme as feedstock comes onto the market

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11/08/2016

It may be the end for the 747 freighter – but at the other end of aircraft sizes a new opportunity is opening up.

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is considering launching a freighter version of its Avro RJ regional jet, and is asking the industry about likely demand.

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