During the last decade, the average annual growth rate for cargo traffic (revenue ton kilometers [RTKs]) has continued to be greater than that of passenger traffic (revenue passenger kilometers [RPKs]). As cargo becomes more of an integral part of operators' revenue structures, manufacturers must heed the demands of the cargo market in developing new derivatives or all-new airplanes.Throughout Boeing's history, aircraft have been designed to help the air cargo industry to meet existing market requirements, to develop the full potential of these markets and to expand into new markets. For air freight operators new cargo airplanes promise more efficient, productive equipment; for air freight forwarders and shippers, modern cost-effective equipment translates into lower costs for moving goods; for manufacturers lower transportation costs mean lower priced, more competitive merchandise.Models of the 707, 727, 737 and 747 currently serve the world's cargo markets with main-deck freight versions. The biggest of all commercial airplanes, the 747 Freighter, can transport more than 120 tons (110 tonnes) of the bulkiest, heaviest, oversized articles almost anywhere in the world. At the other end of the capacity spectrum, the 737 “little giant” can operate into remote, unprepared airstrips with more than 18 tons (16 tonnes) of vital supplies.By 1992, the family of Boeing airplanes will include several new derivatives, and a brand new airplane program. Assuredly, air cargo requirements are impacting these new designs. The bottom line of any Boeing design objective is to deliver the most airplane for the lowest possible cost and, for the air-cargo industry, the most cost-effective, productive, air-freight version. That is our challenge.
Meeting the Air Cargo Challenge: Boeing's Aircraft Developments
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13th International Forum for Air Cargo and International Air Cargo 1986 Exposition (1986) ; 1986
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