Aerotime

APRIL 14, 2025

In 2024, AutoFlight received the Chinese type certificate for its V2000CG CarryAll, an unmanned cargo eVTOL capable of carrying a payload of up to 500 kg over distances of 250 km. At the same time, AutoFlight is also working to certify its Prosperity model, a passenger eVTOL aircraft with capacity for four passengers and a pilot.

Payload

Aerotime

JULY 8, 2025

While the core concept continues to be that of a manned light eVTOL for the civilian market, AIR is now prioritizing the development of an unmanned, cargo-only version. This freighter version of the AIR ONE replaces the seating compartment with a cargo bay with 70 ft3 (2 m3) of capacity and a payload with a weight of up to 250kg.

Cargo

Aerotime

APRIL 21, 2025

This joint venture will also establish a center for payload development in the Swiss city. Since most of these cargoes are expected to be time-sensitive, this model also requires good logistics on the ground, so that any future outputs coming back from space can be swiftly channeled into the global supply chains.

Payload

Aerotime

APRIL 18, 2025

As with passenger mobility, cargo and freight transport can always be assigned to the four major mobility systems (modes of transport): sea freight, road freight, rail freight and air freight. The most reliable data is available for freight shipping and air cargo. trillion TKM for rail freight and 191 billion TKM for air cargo.

Cargo

Aerotime

MARCH 21, 2025

At the time, the new twin-engine turboprops were the first ATR 72-600s that would operate in a cargo configuration. ATR said that with a large cargo door, cargo loading system and wide cross section, the ATR 72-600F can accommodate industry-standard Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and interline with larger freighters.

Payload

World Airline News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Avianca Cargo presented its new brand concept, marking a pivotal transformation highlighting its commitment to exceptional service. This reinvention embodies the new essence of “ Avianca Cargo, we are doing it for you ,” reflecting the airline’s focus on customer needs and long-term partnerships.

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 14, 2025

In modern aviation, military cargo aircraft adhere to well-established design principlestypically featuring high wings, T-tails, and undercarriage mounted below the fuselage. The Birth of a Giant During the 1940s, cargo aircraft were relatively straightforward in design, usually featuring two to four engines, low wings, and straight tails.

Cargo

World Airline News

JANUARY 9, 2025

This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. TheA350Ffleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the worlds busiest freight routes. Currently under development, the A350F can carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and can fly up to 4,700 nautical miles / 8,700 kilometres.

Payload

Simple Flying

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Alaska Airlines is the only US airline offering dedicated aircraft for cargo operations serving remote Alaskan communities for over 90 years. In addition to the Boeing 737-700, the airline recently also added the 737-800 to its cargo fleet, offering more payload and range.

Payload

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 7, 2025

Once converted, it will be capable of transporting up to 98 tonnes over 5,000 nautical miles, with a substantial volume of 819 cubic metres of cargo on long-haul routes, including transatlantic operations. Its impressive payload capacity and range make it an attractive option for cargo operators worldwide.”

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 3, 2025

Designed for cargo transport, sightseeing, and general aviation use, it proved to be a reliable and versatile rotorcraft. (Niagara Aerospace Museum) The Bell Model 47 would go on to revolutionize civilian helicopter operations.

Payload

Pilot's Life Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Its larger size allows for more passengers and cargo, making it a versatile choice for longer trips. This gives the Seneca a higher payload capacity and allows for impressive speed, range, and climb rates, making it suitable for long flights and commercial applications. Its ability to carry more passengers and cargo is a key advantage.

Pilot

Aerotime

APRIL 25, 2025

Dropping 24 pallets out of the open rear door of the A400M, which weighed approximately 900kg (409lbs) each, the consignment represented the largest cargo drop carried out by the RAF in recent years, and the largest drop carried out in the Falkland Islands from a single aircraft.

Cargo

Aerotime

JULY 7, 2025

There’s additional cost, but in terms of payload and range we can still do that.” The cargo business is also expected to make a contribution, particularly on the international front, Elbers said. We carry a lot of cargo in the belly [of our aircraft]. We have found a solution. “We have three narrow-body freighters.

Airlines

Aviation Bussiness News

MARCH 4, 2025

General Sales & Service Agent (GSSA), the ECS Group, has announced a new strategic partnership between its subsidiary Aero Cargo Belgium and Thai Airways, which it says will redefine cargo connectivity on essential routes between Europe and Asia.

Cargo

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 25, 2025

“The A350F will offer a clean-sheet, specifically designed solution for air freight transport, bringing more efficiency and versatility to the cargo market,” said Ricardo Rojas, president of Airbus ’ commercial aircraft business in Spain. It promises a 20% improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions over older in-service cargo aircraft.

Cargo

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 30, 2025

Air Hong Kong, the first all-cargo freighter airline based in Hong Kong, and its customer DHL Express, have celebrated the successful completion of a seven-year re-fleeting programme. Over the years, the A300-600F fleet has carried close to three million tonnes of express cargo. READ MORE NEWS: Cathay Cargo sees 12.2%

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

” As part of VP-13, DeLorenzos next two years were a mix of patrol missions and frequent long-range cargo and VIP passenger flights no other Navy aircraft could match the combination of its 2,370-mile range, 140mph cruising speed (15mph faster than the PBY Catalina) and passenger comfort.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 23, 2025

Airbus has played, and continues to play, an active role within the air cargo market as the overall demand for air freight remains high. As such, Airbus’ freighter offering is complete, catering for all cargo segments. Air France-KLM has confirmed orders for four A350Fs.

Cargo

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 23, 2025

It was capable of carrying up to 200 passengers or 110,000 pounds of cargo. This particular aircraft set a world record by lifting a 117,900-pound payload to an altitude of 10,000 feet. The Cargomaster operated with a five-person crew: two pilots, a navigator, a flight engineer, and a loadmaster.

Payload

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Military giants like the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy are essential for global cargo and troop transport. Are we talking about length, wingspan, height, passenger capacity, or cargo volume? MTOW is the heaviest weight at which an aircraft is certified to take off, encompassing the weight of the airplane, passengers, crew, cargo, and fuel.

Airplanes

Flying Magazine

MAY 28, 2025

Starships cargo bay door failed to open fully, trapping its payload inside. Starship completed the ascent burn and engine cutoff to place it in orbit, while Super Heavy debuted a more controlled flip maneuver designed to preserve propellant. Thats when things went downhill.

Payload

Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Operators of airplanes used for commercial transport of people or cargo prefer pound-miles per gallon, but for personal airplanes with randomly varying payloads mpg is a satisfactory yardstick for efficiency. Efficiency here means specific range, which is measured in miles per gallon, as it is with cars.

True Airspeed

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

These aircraft specialize in flying domestic passenger services and charter and cargo services to remote airfields across Northeast Canada, from the carrier’s main base at Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) in Kuujjuaq, Quebec. Air Inuit, in Northern Canada, operates three examples, with C-GAIG being the oldest at an impressive 45.1

Jet

Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 23, 2025

US-based lessor Regional One has doubled its order of E190F passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions from two to four and named Bridges Air Cargo as the launch operator. Bridges Air Cargo plans to introduce the first of the jets into its fleet in Q3 2025. The company announced the expansion at the 2025 Paris Air Show.

Cargo

Pilot Institute

MAY 21, 2025

Todays heavy-lift UAVs can carry weighty cargo, multiple passengers, and even small vehicles. Drones are no longer just for photography, as they can now carry heavy payloads essential for key market sectors. Drones are no longer just for photography, as they can now carry heavy payloads essential for key market sectors.

Payload

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Part 135 only applies to aircraft with 30 or fewer seats or a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds, including commercial helicopter operations (other than external loading (i.e., Think of regional and major airlines such as Delta, Southwest, American, SkyWest, and large cargo aircraft operated by FedEx or UPS. What Is FAR Part 121?

Federal Aviation Regulations

Aerotime

JULY 17, 2025

The KC-390 Millennium offers superior payload capacity (26 tons) compared to other medium-sized military transport aircraft. This makes Portugal the launch customer for the Super Tucano variant designed to meet NATO requirements. It also flies faster and farther by 470 knots.

Payload

Flying Magazine

JULY 7, 2025

Eventually, though, the 10-ton payload model could be the smallest in the Airlander family. Simultaneously, the firm is developing the even larger Airlander 50—and potentially, an Airlander 200 with a 200-ton payload. The design also boasts a 4,000 nm ferry range, dropping to 2,000 nm at full payload.

Knot

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 2, 2025

The Aeropilot L600 looks a lot like a 172 and it flies like a full-size aircraft, he explains, but its a Light Sport with a very large cargo area that can handle payloads that LSAs typically cant. The ATEC 321 Faeta NG and ATEC 212 Solo, on the other hand, are modern composite aircraft that are more sports car-like.

Payload

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

One unique feature of the Breguet Deux-Ponts was that it had cargo doors on the bottom of the tail that allowed for wide loads, including automobiles, to have easy access to its cargo bay with reinforced floors, and the design had five integrated hoists, ramps, and a side door to provide loading and offloading from small and unimproved airfields.

Tail

Pilot Institute

APRIL 16, 2025

Flight time, payload capacity, and sensor options are key factors when selecting a drone. Flight time, payload capacity, and modularity are key factors when selecting a drone. Aircraft intended for consumers and photographers typically have a set payload and a great camera.

Payload

Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 24, 2025

Army request for a tactical airlifter capable of transporting troops and cargo into unprepared, rugged terrain—ideally with a payload comparable to that of the CH-47 Chinook. Beyond military use, many DHC-4s transitioned to civilian life, hauling cargo in remote regions across the globe.

Center of Gravity

Flying Magazine

MAY 20, 2025

Payload swaps were graded by time and docked points if people needed to step in. The team with the fastest time across all three domains will take the crown, but there will also be awards for Best in Air and Best at Payload Transfer. The aerial portion of the challenge is the most extensive, traversing about 58.5

Payload

Aerotime

JULY 10, 2025

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has reportedly cancelled the “Liberty Lifter” heavy cargo seaplane program. The cancellation was first reported by Aviation Week on July 7, 2025.

Ground Effect

Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

The partners will study what that might entail—and explore what kinds of payloads it could launch to LEO. Early specifications include a large payload bay. It’s also being designed for cargo delivery and “space intervention,” per Dassault. Vortex could deploy, position, maintain, and retrieve satellites in LEO.

Payload

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

However, the DC-6 offered airlines increased range, higher cruising speed, and cruising altitudes of up to 25,000 feet (depending upon payload and fuel load) in pressurized comfort for a full 3,000 miles, making it a versatile hauler of both passengers (DC-6B) and cargo (DC-6A).

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