Air Cargo Trends For 2024: What Can We Expect?

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By Andrew Crider

Published Dec 31, 2023

From the first flight of new widebody cargo aircraft to the increasingly competitive economy, what can we expect for air cargo in 2024?

Photo: Atlas Air

The air cargo industry is expected to see interesting changes in 2024 as long-term plans and programs put in place during the pandemic come to fruition.
The introduction of the 777-300ERSF and A330-300BDSF conversions will meet the demand for replacing aging freighters, while the A320CCF will offer a new option in the narrowbody freighter market.
The drone industry will see advancements in both last-mile and middle-mile deliveries, with companies like UPS and Amazon expanding their drone operations. The industry's future profitability and planning remain uncertain.