6 Routes That Still Rely On Cargo Boeing 747s

While airlines have many choices to purchase modern, fuel-efficient passenger aircraft, the choices are more limited for cargo operators. Buyers can acquire the Boeing 767-300F and the 777F (both of which are set to end production soon due to emissions regulations), or the in-development Airbus A350F and 777-8F. In addition, there’s also the option of purchasing used passenger planes for conversion, and until recently, the Boeing 747.