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SEP 10, 2003 (newstodate): Boeing is expecting the new 7E7 Dreamliner to attract interest among airline cargo departments as well.
In addition to the decreased operating costs associated with the 7E7 because of its more fuel efficient performance, increased revenue potential from cargo capability is drawing customer interest, Boeing claims.
The baseline 7E7, with room for five pallets of cargo and five standard LD-3 containers, has 57 percent more cargo space as compared to the A300-600, the Airbus product of roughly the same size.
With room for six pallets of cargo and eight LD-3 containers, the 7E7 Stretch has 44 percent more cargo space than the A330-200.
-Cargo is an important part of the revenue stream for airlines. The cargo market is growing faster than the passenger market and it tends to be more consistent during difficult times, says Mike Bair, senior vice president of the 7E7 program.
In addition to the decreased operating costs associated with the 7E7 because of its more fuel efficient performance, increased revenue potential from cargo capability is drawing customer interest, Boeing claims.
The baseline 7E7, with room for five pallets of cargo and five standard LD-3 containers, has 57 percent more cargo space as compared to the A300-600, the Airbus product of roughly the same size.
With room for six pallets of cargo and eight LD-3 containers, the 7E7 Stretch has 44 percent more cargo space than the A330-200.
-Cargo is an important part of the revenue stream for airlines. The cargo market is growing faster than the passenger market and it tends to be more consistent during difficult times, says Mike Bair, senior vice president of the 7E7 program.