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All-Cargo Charter Services

All-cargo charter services are the lease of an entire freighter aircraft outside regular scheduled airline offerings.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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All-cargo charter services are the lease of an entire freighter aircraft outside regular scheduled airline offerings. A shipper or freight forwarder charters the whole aircraft for a single mission or campaign, paying a flat fee based on route and aircraft type. This provides flexibility for irregular or unusually large shipments and simplifies handling since no consolidation with other shippers is required. Charters are primarily used for emergency relief, large project cargo, and time-critical specialty transports (machinery, artworks).

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