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Concept

air freight

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247

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10.2K

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603

Authors

250

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About

Air freight is the academic discipline or field of study concerned with the transportation of goods by aircraft. This domain investigates the operational, economic, regulatory, security, and logistical aspects of air cargo movement, including network design, capacity management, technological integration, and environmental sustainability. It is characterized by its emphasis on speed, reliability, and global reach, holding significant importance for optimizing international supply chains, facilitating rapid trade flows, and enabling the distribution of time-sensitive and high-value commodities.

Top Authors

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AZ

University of British Columbia

TP

Ames Research Center

MD

Langley Research Center

FK

University of Antwerp

YV

City University of Hong Kong

Top Institutions

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Ames Research Center

Mountain View, United States

Langley Research Center

Hampton, United States

City University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong