It is a few years since I was involved directly in the Freighter business but I believe that only airports with Main Deck loading equipment are
Prestwick, Doncaster, East Midlands, Stansted and Heathrow. Also you need 2 units in case one goes u/s or you have a long/overhanging pallet that may
that may require two units. Cost currently for two units in excess of 600K,.without other ground equipment tail stands etc.,
Bean counters will not authorise expenditure unless proven requirement i.e minimum weekly schedule not a one off flight sometime
I have heard the arguments what comes first the chicken or the egg and speculate to accumulate. Each can be right or wrong.