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Why Converting Passenger Planes To Cargo Jets Costs Millions

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June 6, 2023

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With the demand for converting retired passenger planes into cargo haulers surging, this lucrative trend allows these older jets to serve a new mission, transporting goods ranging from produce to pharmaceuticals worldwide. Despite the high cost of over $30 million per plane, the business of converting planes remains in high demand, with conversion slots sold out for several years.

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Produced by: Leslie Josephs

Edited by: Liam Mays

Additional Camera: Tim Fadek

Supervising Producer: Jeniece Pettitt

Senior Producer — Post Production: Erin Black

Additional Footage: Amazon, Jim Wilson Photography, Getty Images, Boeing

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