Improved Onboard Systems Expedite Aircraft Cargo Handling

Collins Aerospace Freighter Common Turntable powerdrive

Collins Aerospace has applied its Freighter Common Turntable power drive unit to Boeing 747 and 777 freighters.

Credit: Collins Aerospace
A growing worldwide air freighter fleet is generating a market for more efficient onboard cargo handling systems. According to Aviation Week Network’s 2024 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast, that fleet is projected to total 3,356 aircraft by 2033, up from 3,075 in 2024. That includes deliveries of 2...

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