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A fixed-wing aircraft with the purpose of carrying cargo rather than people is referred to as an aircraft cargo (also known as a freight aircraft, freighter, airlifted, or cargo jet).
Such aircraft often have one or more big cargo loading doors but typically no passenger amenities. Freighters may be flown by commercial passenger or freight airlines, by private parties, or by a nation’s armed forces.
A wide/tall fuselage cross-section, a high wing to enable the cargo area to sit close to the ground, numerous wheels to enable it to land in improvised locations, and a high-mounted tail to enable cargo to be driven directly into and off the aircraft are characteristics of aircraft designed for cargo flight that set them apart from conventional passenger aircraft.
“Airmail” was used as a means of transporting cargo by aircraft. Despite the fact that the earliest aircraft were not built particularly as cargo carriers, manufacturers were creating specific cargo planes.
The necessity for a freighter aircraft to swiftly transport soldiers and supplies to quell tribal uprisings in the recently conquered Middle Eastern countries was recognized in the UK.
By adding a main deck cargo door and related control systems, upgrading floor beams for cargo loads, and replacing passenger equipment and furnishings with new linings, ceilings, lighting, flooring, drains, and smoke detectors, many types can be converted from airliner to freighter.
Aircraft can be extended in life by 15-20 years thanks to specialized technical teams that compete with Airbus and Boeing. The Boeing 737-300/400/800, MD-80, and Bombardier CRJ200 are all converted by Aeronautical Engineers Inc.
Bedek Aviation, a division of Israel Aerospace Industries, can convert a 737-300, 400, 700, or 800 in about 90 days, a 767-200 or 300 in about four months, or a 747-400 in approximately five months. Bedek Aviation is also looking at the Boeing 777, Airbus A330, and A321.
The Global aircraft cargo system market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
Their cutting-edge air freight management software has successfully launched, according to WestJet Cargo and SmartKargo.
In preparation for the forthcoming arrival of its dedicated freighters, the partnership will deliver a comprehensive digital solution that will revolutionize and strengthen WestJet Cargo’s business and customer experience.
With cutting-edge technology and exceptional capabilities including business intelligence, real-time data, and machine learning, SmartKargo is a leading Cloud supplier of aircraft cargo systems that expand markets for international airlines.
The solution utilizes Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless integration and deployment with the airline’s other systems as well as with other providers.
