Long-haul narrowbody, supersonic jets could threaten air cargo

A United Airlines jet, with white fuselage and blue tail, lifts off from runway under bright blue sky with clouds.

United Airlines grabbed headlines last month with news it had signed a letter of intent for 15 supersonic jets. The sleek vehicles from Boom Supersonic have a long way to go before becoming a reality, but if they ever become viable, they could siphon off cargo capacity on a handful of key trade lanes. 

Of more immediate concern for cargo shippers are plans by airlines to rely more on smaller aircraft with long-range capability on some overseas routes instead of widebody planes that can carry...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/long-haul-narrowbody-supersonic-jets-could-threaten-air-cargo

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