Editing Aviation (section)

== Air freight ==
Transporting goods on air transportation is frequently expensive, but sometimes the only way to satisfy the logistic needs. There are 4 ways this can be executed with Pros and Cons:

=== 1. Belly Cargo (Passenger Flights) ===
Cargo is loaded in the [https://www.alsharqi.co/glossary/what-is-belly-cargo/ lower deck of scheduled passenger aircraft].

* Cost-efficient, frequent schedules
* Limited capacity, subject to passenger route network

=== 2. [[Cargo airline|Dedicated Cargo Flights]] (Freighters) ===
Planes built or converted specifically for cargo.

* Higher capacity, handles large/heavy/odd-sized goods
* Less frequent than passenger flights, higher costs

=== 3. OBC : On-Board Courier ===
[https://www.time-matters.com/emergency-logistics-glossary/obc-on-board-courier/ A courier personally carries the goods] (often critical documents or small high-value items) in cabin luggage.

* Fastest option for urgent shipments
* High cost, limited to what a person can carry

=== 4. [[Air charter|Charters]] ===
A whole aircraft is rented for a specific shipment.

* Full flexibility, ideal for oversized or urgent cargo
* Expensive, usually used for special missions