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Flexport is optimistic about Eastern Airlines’ gamble on semi-converting 777 passenger aircraft into freighters – but admitted it would need to be evaluated once flying has begun.

Eastern decided last year to ‘convert’ the aircraft, simply by removing seats, galleys and toilets, a far simpler and quicker process than the traditional conversion process of enlarging the doors and reinforcing the floor. Flexport has signed a “medium-term” deal for the first two aircraft, which should deliver in May or June, with options ...