747s were designed as freighters first and even when most airlines switched to two engine aircraft, 747s were continued to be made as freighters because they're a good design for freight. Only two VC-25s were ever built, in the late 80s. And no, the replacement VC-25s are not profitable for Boeing. Boeing has lost more than a billion dollars on each plane so far.
747s were designed as freighters first and even when most airlines switched to two engine aircraft, 747s were continued to be made as freighters because they're a good design for freight. Only two VC-25s were ever built, in the late 80s. And no, the replacement VC-25s are not profitable for Boeing. Boeing has lost more than a billion dollars on each plane so far.