Cargo Aircraft: A breakdown of wide-body freighters, Narrow-body freighters, & Feeder aircraft used by cargo companies

All cargo carrier companies, as well as integrated express carriers, tend to rely on a combination of wide- and narrow-body jetliners to transport air cargo domestically and internationally. Freighter planes in particular are set apart from more standard aircraft as they are equipped with special features such as embedded rollers and hook locking facilities to secure the freight in place, and some even have winches to assist with lifting and positioning heavy loads. With these various features, cargo aircraft can keep goods and materials safe so that there is less risk of damage. To accommodate this, cargo aircraft are often devoid of many features that would be seen in a standard commercial airliner for passenger transportation.

While cargo-specific aircraft are best for the aerial shipment of goods, passenger planes are also sometimes utilized to transport cargo, with freight being stored in compartments at the front, back, and bottom of the plane. These compartments have doors with varying amounts of clearance depending on the types of aircraft, meaning that they may be more limited in terms of space based on design. With the various drawbacks of using passenger aircraft for cargo transportation, cargo companies tend to avoid such options for major operations and deliveries.

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