A Look Into the Future of Air Cargo

The rise of e-commerce and the increasing demand for fast and reliable delivery of goods have spurred the growth of the air cargo industry. This trend is expected to continue in the future.
To fuel this growth, freighter, and logistic operators have appealed mostly to the conversion of old passenger jetliners into parcel haulers.
Conversely, the growing interest in sustainable aviation and reducing the carbon footprint of air cargo operations are leading to the development of new technologies, such as electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, and the use of alternative fuels.
In this episode, we explore what’s next in the future of air cargo amid the opportunities and challenges that the industry faces. Adaptation and innovation seem to be key to achieving sustainability goals while meeting the changing demand.
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0:00 Introduction
2:55 Manufacturers
7:09 Airbus
11:08 Boeing
16:27 Antonov
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Credits:
Script: Ed Lee
Voiceover: Ric Rosenbaum
Video: Benjamin Barbe
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[@markpimlott2879]

'A excellent retrospective about the freighter fleet worldwide, both dedicated variants from turboprop singles to quad jet jumbos!
Your P TO F conversion coverage was excellent as well!
Your review of the world's cargo carrying operations and options also provided an excellent view looking forward!
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[@SAMann729]

As a FedEx employee who works the ramp, I'm curious to know what will come to replace our dedicated MD-11s. The 767 being too small and the production coming to an end soon, and the 777 being slightly oversized for most ramps that can handle an MD-11. The 787 (if it ever happens) will need to match the container sizes of the MD-11 (mostly AMJ's). However the 787 fuselage is too narrow for these I believe. Which puts us back in A330 territory, which was never a desirable freighter.

[@markpimlott2879]

It would seem to me that you'd be in the best position to inform us all about the most suitable freighter variant or P to F model, in terms of cost, availability, multiple ramp fit and cargo handling considerations, as well as the corporate grapevine or word of mouth rumours!
Clearly it won't be another P to F jumbo trijet conversion as your firm has owned and largely worn out most of those!
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[@NicolaW72]

Thank you very much.

[@David-bq3xm]

Airbus has never built a good cargo carrying aircraft yet