Home/American Shipper/Air France to part with 747 freighters in 2015 American Shipper Air France to part with 747 freighters in 2015 FreightWaves Staff · Thursday, September 19, 2013 Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedInAirline officials said the global air cargo market faces over capacity and most combination airlines are focusing on carrying cargo in the belly holds of their passenger planes. After the 747s leave, the carrier will have two B777 freighters.