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All-Cargo Aircraft Operations

All-cargo aircraft operations use freighter aircraft dedicated exclusively to moving freight and mail with zero passenger capacity.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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All-cargo aircraft operations use freighter aircraft dedicated exclusively to moving freight and mail with zero passenger capacity. This allows maximum payload weight and volume compared to passenger aircraft belly capacity. Operations run both scheduled (fixed routes and timetables) and non-scheduled (on-demand charter). Air cargo operators deploy all-cargo fleets primarily for time-sensitive goods (pharmaceuticals, electronics) and oversized shipments that cannot be accommodated in passenger aircraft.

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