News / Emirates pushes on with passenger-freighter strategy – but is it viable?

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A modified Emirates 777

25/06/2020

Despite swiftly falling air freight rates and rising oil prices, Emirates is modifying 10 of its passenger 777-300ERs to fly cargo only.

They will offer capacity of 17 tonnes in the cabin and 40-50 tonnes in the bellyhold.

Taking some 640 hours to modify each aircraft, the ...

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