16886-Feb3,2004 Summary of Drivers Both commercial and military Need more weight and volume transported over long distances Mostly intercontinental Need "block times"in days rather than weeks Ground transport and handling is important Focus on integrated system, not just aircraft Need affordable costs More expensive than surface but less expensive than current air16.886 - Feb 3, 2004 Summary of Drivers • Both commercial and military – Need more weight and volume transported over long distances. – Mostly intercontinental – Need “block times” in days rather than weeks • Ground transport and handling is important • Focus on integrated system, not just aircraft – Need affordable costs • More expensive than surface but less expensive than current air