The first jet ships will be built to carry cargo, but growing unease about flying after the September 11 terrorist attacks and the growth in cruise ship holidays have convinced the consortium that there is a market for passenger versions.

• 第一艘喷气船将是一艘货船，但是“9 - 11”恐怖袭击之后，人们对空中旅行有越来越强烈的不安全感，以及假日游轮的发展，使该财团相信，喷气客船会有市