Cargo version of 747ADV could launch first
Wednesday April 20, 2005
Sources in Chicago told ATWOnline that Boeing possibly may launch the 747ADV without a passenger version at this stage.VP-Marketing VP Randy Baseler would not comment specifically on the model's launch criteria but told this website that he is "positive on a launch." He said Boeing would like to have a passenger version commitment but would not elaborate further on whether it would launch with cargo-only operators.
Airlines have been pressing the manufacturer to commit to the derivative, but some are coy on committing hard cash to the project just yet.
by Geoffrey Thomas