Jan 30, 2025 · Air cargo traffic broke a three-year-old record in 2024, reflecting a rebounding market from the prior year and exceeding the...

Cargo Facts has been the newsletter of record of the air cargo and freighter aircraft industries for more than 40 years. Cargo Facts, published by Royal Media, provides its readers with timely, actionable news and industry intelligence. The deep value in Cargo Facts centers on its detailed coverage of the market and exploration of every nuance of air cargo and freighter […]

Dec 30, 2024 · The narrowbody freighter segment in 2024 was relatively slow as carriers, lessors and manufacturers altered their fleet strategies while grappling with rising costs, engine challenges and lack of conversion feedstock, among other factors. With 2025 on the horizon, Cargo Facts reflects on the stories that have altered the shape and near-term trajectory of the narrowbody […]

Dec 24, 2024 · These are the five most-read stories reported by Cargo Facts in 2024 involving widebody freighter movement in the industry.

Nov 1, 2024 · Widebody capacity, feedstock and conversion costs top the list of challenges in the freighter industry, as evidenced by talk at CFS 2024.

Oct 14, 2024 · SAN DIEGO — The 30th annual Cargo Facts Symposium kicks off today, bringing together freighter operators, lessors, conversion providers, manufacturers, MROs and more. To mark the milestone, this year’s Cargo Facts Symposium will, for the first time, include three fireside chats, featuring Atlas Air Chief Executive Michael Steen, ATSG Chief Executive Mike Berger and UPS Airlines President ...

Sep 25, 2024 · In many ways, 2024 has been a continuation of 2023 for players in the freighter aircraft segment, with soft — but improving — market conditions, slower conversion activity, and tight feedstock and engine supply because of OEM issues in the passenger market. Against that backdrop, Cargo Facts highlights eight executives to watch in the year ahead. These leaders are among those who have not ...

FORT WORTH, Texas — The pandemic, regulatory challenges and a materials shortage are still causing supply chain constraints for industry...

Jan 7, 2025 · Cargo Facts’ monthly Freighter Capacity Index for December rose 4.7 to 133.2, growing 3.7% year over year and increasing slightly over November.

Jan 7, 2025 · Cargo Facts is pleased to announce a free webinar titled “ACMI, CMI and Charter in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities” on Tuesday, Jan. 21.