It said Hainan relied on its modern fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft while ANA maintained efficiency by carrying more payload, especially freight. (cnbc.com)
Back in the gasoline engine's favor, the Endurance - powered XD is $ 5,000 less expensive across the board compared with the diesel of the same trim level, and is 500 pounds lighter and, consequently, has 500 pounds more payload capacity for those who prefer to haul heavy items in the bed versus tow. (cnet.com)
I say yes — you could also get more payload from an aircraft if you get rid of the landing gear and the flaps, and just parachuted out when you got to your destination — but that would be crazy, and you would sell zero aircraft. (businessinsider.com)