Freight Aircraft

“Chartering a cargo plane worldwide for urgent freight, oversized freight, classified products transport, temperature-controlled aircraft – whatever the complexity of your freight and the delivery time, you can count on AEROAFFAIRES’ experience in cargo plane chartering and door-to-door freight delivery. AEROAFFAIRES presents the cargo plane rental service.

What is a cargo plane?

Cargo planes or goods transport aircraft are aircraft specifically designed to transport goods or bulky materials.

Unlike commercial, airline or private planes, these types of aircraft are not equipped with seats or passenger facilities. Their mission is to ensure various missions and connections for air transport.

These giants of the sky have a large loading capacity (payload) and can transport tons of equipment and a variety of goods, including:

• packages
• manufactured products
• fresh and perishable products
• live animals
• heavy equipment
• assembly parts

These transport planes are used worldwide for transporting all kinds of goods. They play an important role in the global economy by enabling companies to quickly and efficiently transport goods from one place to another, even to the other side of the world.

In the case of the military, these military aircraft are military transport planes. They are intended to transport troops and move soldiers or paratroopers. However, in civil aviation, cargo planes (freighter aircraft) are distinguished from airliners dedicated to carrying passengers.

Why charter a cargo plane?

Cargo planes are often used for long-distance freight transport, both within and outside a country. Many aircraft manufacturers have produced transport planes for the global aerospace industry.

Freight airlines offer air freight services for businesses and individuals, providing a fast and reliable alternative to other modes of transport such as road, rail, or sea transport.

These giant aircraft fulfill different missions. Our clients use these planes to charter cargo planes for:

• Manufactured products: they are often used to transport products manufactured in one country to another, such as computers, phones, clothing, etc.
• Fresh and perishable products: cargo planes are often used to load and ensure the delivery of fresh products, such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, meats, etc. They are often equipped with refrigeration systems to maintain the freshness of the products during transport.
• Medicines: The pharmaceutical industry uses this type of transport to deliver medicines, vaccines, medical equipment.
• Dangerous products: some planes are designed to transport dangerous products, such as chemicals, explosives, lithium batteries, etc. These products are subject to strict regulations to ensure safe transport.
• Live animals: heavy cargo planes are often used to transport live animals, such as horses, pets, zoo animals, etc. They are transported under special conditions to ensure their safety and comfort during transport.
• Heavy equipment: cargo planes (medium-haul or long-haul) can also transport heavy equipment, such as machinery, spare parts, cars, etc. These shipments often require special measures for loading and unloading.
• Artwork: cargo planes are used for transporting artworks for exhibitions, collectors, or international cultural events.

Other types of cargo are commonly transported, such as:

• industrial equipment
• spare parts
• oversized goods.

Top 5 advantages of transporting goods by cargo plane compared to other transport modes.

Transporting goods by cargo plane has several advantages over other transport modes, including:

1. Speed: transport by this type of aircraft is the fastest means of transport for goods. They are capable of transporting and delivering goods in very short timeframes, even to the other side of the world.
2. Reliability: freight airlines have regular flight schedules and well-established routes, which ensures reliable delivery of goods. In addition, the teams are experts in handling.
3. Flexibility: cargo planes can transport goods practically anywhere in the world, even in the most remote locations. They can also be used for urgent missions or special cargo.
4. Safety: transporting goods by cargo plane is considered one of the safest transport modes. Freight airlines adhere to strict safety standards to ensure the safety of goods and crews.
5. Loading capacity: cargo planes have a large loading capacity, allowing them to transport significant volumes of goods or materials. The payload capacity of a cargo plane depends on the type of aircraft and its configuration. On average, a cargo plane can transport between 40 to 100 tons of goods. However, there are larger and more specialized cargo planes that can carry up to 400 tons of freight.

What are the different types of cargo planes?

There are several types of cargo planes used for transporting goods and operated by different manufacturers, including:

• Dedicated cargo planes: these planes are specifically designed for transporting goods. They have oversized loading doors and an interior configured to maximize storage space.
• Military transport planes: these planes are used for transporting military goods and may also be used for humanitarian missions.
• Passenger planes converted to cargo planes: these passenger planes can be transformed into cargo planes by removing the seats and configuring the interior for transporting goods.
• Regional transport planes: these planes are used to transport goods over short distances, often between regional cities.
• Light transport planes: these planes are used to transport small quantities of goods over short distances.
• Long-range cargo planes: these planes can transport goods over long distances, often across oceans, and are used for intercontinental cargo transport.
• Cargo drones: these unmanned aircraft are increasingly used to transport small goods over short distances.

Each of these types of cargo planes, both carriers and tankers unlike small aircraft, has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on specific goods transport needs. All aircraft manufacturers are working to ensure the development of these carriers in the aviation market by developing new ranges of aircraft. This aids the development and radiance of aviation worldwide.

AEROAFFAIRES expert in cargo plane chartering:

With over 350 chartered transport aircraft to its credit, AEROAFFAIRES positions itself as an expert in air freight. During the COVID-19 crisis, the entire AEROAFFAIRES team managed to respond to the delivery of surgical masks, thanks to the Antonov 225, before it was destroyed.

The last mission carried out was for a major name in the pharmaceutical industry. The objective was to relocate an entire pharmaceutical factory. Challenge met by the AEROAFFAIRES teams.

Since 1991, Isabelle Clerc, CEO of AEROAFFAIRES, has surrounded herself with the right partners for this type of mission. She has established strong partnerships with carriers specializing in freight. This guarantees you reliable and secure transport solutions. You can therefore trust her with the reins of your air transport project.

The safety and traceability of your transport ensured by AEROAFFAIRES.

In the field of air freight, the safety and tracking of shipments are essential aspects. At AEROAFFAIRES, we place great importance on these two aspects, ensuring compliance with the strictest international safety standards and offering real-time tracking solutions to ensure our clients’ peace of mind.

Regarding cargo safety, AEROAFFAIRES commits to adhering to all regulations and safety standards applicable in the air freight industry. We work closely with air carriers that possess the necessary certifications to ensure the safety of loading, unloading, and transporting goods operations. These carriers are rigorously selected based on their safety history, risk management protocols, and compliance with international standards.

Additionally, AEROAFFAIRES offers real-time tracking solutions for shipments. Thanks to our advanced tracking system, our clients can track their goods at every stage of the journey. Accurate information on the location, status, and estimated arrival time of the cargo is available, providing clients with complete visibility of their goods throughout the journey. This also allows for transparent communication between concerned parties and facilitates logistical coordination.

In summary, at AEROAFFAIRES, cargo safety is a top priority, and we are committed to adhering to the strictest international standards in this area. Furthermore, our real-time tracking system offers complete visibility and ensures our clients’ peace of mind throughout their goods’ journey.

Our clients recommend us:

Testimonial from Mr. Dupont, logistics director of an industrial company:

“”We called on AEROAFFAIRES to transport a shipment of spare parts to our production site abroad (Pakistan). Their team was extremely professional and responsive, addressing our specific needs efficiently. Thanks to their expertise in cargo plane chartering, our shipment arrived at its destination in perfect condition and within the deadlines. We are fully satisfied with their reliability and the quality of service from AEROAFFAIRES.“”

Testimonial from Ms. Martin, purchasing manager of a pharmaceutical company:

“”AEROAFFAIRES was recommended to us for the transport of our sensitive pharmaceutical products to international destinations. Their team accompanied us at every step, ensuring that our goods were handled with care and in accordance with the strictest safety standards. The real-time tracking of our shipment provided us with total peace of mind. AEROAFFAIRES demonstrated great efficiency, and we are delighted with our experience with them.“”

Testimonial from Mr. Leclerc, logistics manager of a construction company:

“”We had to move heavy and bulky equipment to a site abroad. AEROAFFAIRES recommended chartering a cargo plane suited to our specific needs. Their team managed the entire process professionally, coordinating the loading, transport, and unloading efficiently. Their expertise in air freight enabled us to meet our tight deadlines. We are extremely satisfied with their service and highly recommend them.“””