What Happened
Converted Aircraft Meet Growing E-Commerce Demand
The air cargo industry is experiencing a significant shift towards passenger-to-freighter conversions, driven by the rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce. Cargo airlines and lessors are turning to converted midlife aircraft to build flexible, high-capacity fleets. According to market projections, converted passenger aircraft are expected to account for over half of freighter deliveries through the 2040s. This trend was reported by Simple Flying.