{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Aircraft","description":"An aircraft is a powered, heavier-than-air vehicle that achieves lift through aerodynamic wing surfaces and thrust from jet or propeller engines. In air cargo logistics, the key distinction is between dedicated freighters – purpose-built or converted for cargo operations – and passenger aircraft whose lower-deck holds carry freight alongside passengers. Aircraft selection depends on shipment weight, volume, route length, and handling requirements. Wide-body freighters offer substantially greater","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/aircraft","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-16T02:34:55.588316","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/aircraft","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Aircraft · An aircraft is a powered, heavier-than-air vehicle that achieves lift through aerodynamic wing surfaces and thrust from jet or propeller engines. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft"}