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Although the long-range freighter segment is witnessing a temporary contraction as some DC10s are retired from service and 747 combis are being converted to full freighters, the fleet of long-range freighters will almost triple over the next 20-years. High utilisation in this segment justifies the use of new-build freighter aircraft and makes their acquisition a simpler proposition.
The growing reliance of Asia’s manufacturing for just-in time and higher value commodities will further drive the need for more frequencies, longer range and dedicated freighters. Unlike in the small and regional segments, new factory freighters will contribute to half of the long-range freighters required. However, this share could become even higher because of the lack of efficient freighters and passenger aircraft available for conversion until the end of the next decade.
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