Business case for commercial use of the Beluga 'was not there', says Airbus
Airbus has taken the “reluctant” decision to axe the commercialisation of its heavylift Beluga aircraft, ...
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By Alex Lennane
Carriers that invested in the 747-8F and 777F are thought to be feeling the negative competitive effects of higher costs per mile than operators of older aircraft.
MD-11F and older 747F operators such as Centurion, Nordic Global and Kalitta Air are said to be rubbing their hands in glee as their less fuel-efficient aircraft enjoy a new lease of life.
A source close to one MD-11F operator said that aircraft was “blowing the 777 out of the water” as fuel prices continue ...
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