News / Conversions still first choice for many carriers eyeing freighter capacity

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24/02/2023

Although the current aircraft conversion boom will not last, say analysts, freighter markets will continue to see a 70:30 split in favour of conversions over new units.

Aviation intelligence specialist Cirium forecasts supply of some 3,560 freighters over the next 20 years, including 1,060 newbuilds (30%) ...

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