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Korean Air makes plans for large freighter fleet

Korean Air makes plans for large freighter fleet

   Korean Air plans to convert 20 of its 747-400 passenger aircraft to freighters to take advantage of the growing market for air cargo in Asia.

   Boeing Co. said Korean Air ordered 20 conversion kits. Boeing will convert the first aircraft through a certified aerospace maintenance shop and redeliver the plane to Korean Air in August 2006. Korean Air will convert the remaining planes.