The problem with replacing aircraft like the Boeing 747

The biggest problem with replacing the Boeing 747 is simple: no single aircraft can do everything the 747 did.
The Business Journals

Boeing 747-8 freighter completes flight tests

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Boeing's new 747-8 freighter <a href="http://boeing ...
Aviation Week

Magma Grows With Boeing 747 Freighter Acquisition

The B747F Freighter has the ability to carry approximately 100+ tons per flight. Credit: MAGMA Magma Aviation, the air cargo solutions company which has a base in Dubai, has added a new Boeing B747F ...
STAT Times

B747 freighters struggle as fuel costs soar

Rotate analysis shows rising yields and surcharges keep B777F profitable, but B747-400F faces mounting pressure under high ...
Aviation Week

UPS increases support service from Boeing to cover MD-11 fleet

Global cargo carrier UPS is to expand its Boeing's Airplane Health Management (AHM) coverage to include its MD-11 Freighter fleet, in addition to the 747-400 Freighter fleet, which already utilizes ...
Reuters

Cargolux to take Boeing 747 freighter in two weeks

SEATTLE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Freight carrier Cargolux Airlines International SA [CLUX.UL] has resolved a dispute that delayed its acceptance of the first Boeing Co 747-8 freighter, and will now take ...