United Airlines has delayed the start of all-cargo operations between the USA and Asia from the third quarter of 1996 to March 1997, because suitable aircraft were not available. Four United McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30s, including one -30CF, will be converted to full freighters by Aeronavali, a division of Alenia, with the first two aircraft being completed by March 1997.
Source: Flight International
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