Why do cargo airlines still prefer the Boeing 747 over newer jets?

The new generation of jets has pushed out the icons of old, but one is still hanging around and is actually preferred over ...

The airlines with the largest cargo fleets in the world

The air cargo market in 2026 is defined by scale, efficiency, and a decisive shift toward next-generation freighters. Who ...

World’s largest freighter aircraft lessor names new president

Air Transport Services Group has hired a new president for its cargo aircraft leasing arm. The post World’s largest freighter aircraft lessor names new president appeared first on FreightWaves.
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AIR claims $1 billion in orders as eVTOL maker pushes personal aircraft

Israel's AIR says it has topped $1 billion in orders, including 3,290 AIR ONE personal aircraft orders and 25-plus cargo ...
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Radical Autonomous Cargo Aircraft Gets a $10M Boost

It looks like smooth sailing ahead for MightyFly, the maker of one of the most promising and advanced eVTOL cargo aircraft made in the US. The most recent funding round brought in $10 million for this ...

China Just Flew the World’s Largest Cargo Drone — and It Can Fly for Nearly 2,000 Miles

China has taken a notable step forward in unmanned aviation with the successful test flight of the world’s largest cargo ...

Why Do Cargo Carriers Still Avoid Twin-Engine Replacements?

Older jets can still be highly valuable if they offer the right mix of range, volume, and operating economics.