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Freighter Aircraft

In Indonesian: Pesawat Kargo (freighter)

A freighter is an aircraft dedicated to cargo, with no passengers, so its main deck can be filled with pallets and ULD containers. Freighters take taller and heavier pieces than the belly of a passenger aircraft, and some types have a nose door for long items. Goods labelled Cargo Aircraft Only, such as some lithium batteries, may travel only on freighters. Freighter schedules are usually more limited, so book early.

Related terms

  • Belly Cargo

    Belly cargo is freight carried in the lower deck of passenger aircraft, sharing space with baggage.

  • PMC Pallet

    A PMC is a ULD pallet measuring 3,175 × 2,438 mm, or 125 × 96 inches, with a maximum gross weight of 6,804 kg.

  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

    The IATA DGR is the operational manual for shipping dangerous goods by air, based on the ICAO Technical Instructions and reissued every year with a new edition effective from 1 Ja…

  • ULD (Unit Load Device)

    A ULD is an aircraft container or pallet used to consolidate many pieces so they can be loaded quickly and locked into the aircraft floor system.

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