Air Freight FAQ

Air freight charter means renting an entire aircraft to transport cargo on a dedicated route. It is used for urgent, oversized, sensitive or complex shipments that require tailored air logistics.

Cargo charter can be used for urgent freight, industrial equipment, oversized cargo, pharmaceutical products, event equipment, live animals, valuable goods and humanitarian supplies.

Cargo charter aircraft can include turboprop freighters, narrow-body freighters, wide-body freighters, Boeing 747 Freighters, Boeing 777F aircraft, Airbus freighters and heavy-lift aircraft such as the Antonov AN-124.

Payload depends on the aircraft type, route, fuel requirements and airport conditions. As an example, a Boeing 777F can carry around 100 tonnes of payload, while some Boeing 747 freighter variants can carry more than 100 tonnes.

Yes. Boeing 747 Freighters can be chartered for high-volume cargo, heavy shipments and long-haul freight operations. Depending on the version and configuration, a 747 freighter can carry more than 100 tonnes of cargo.

Yes. The Antonov AN-124 is one of the largest cargo aircraft available for charter. It is used for heavy, oversized and outsize cargo that cannot fit inside standard freighter aircraft. Availability depends on aircraft positioning, route, permits and operational constraints.

Oversized cargo refers to freight that exceeds standard aircraft loading dimensions or handling limits. It can include industrial machinery, vehicles, aerospace parts, energy equipment or large event structures.

Dangerous goods may be transported by air charter if they comply with applicable regulations, classification, packaging, documentation and operator approval. Each request must be reviewed before confirmation.

Yes. Live animals can be transported by dedicated cargo aircraft or suitable aircraft solutions, subject to animal welfare rules, documentation, destination regulations and operator approval.

Some urgent cargo flights can be organized within a few hours, depending on aircraft availability, cargo readiness, permits, customs requirements, handling and airport operating hours.

Key information includes origin, destination, cargo description, dimensions, weight, packaging, readiness time, delivery deadline, customs requirements and any special handling constraints.

Yes. Cargo charter flights can be organized worldwide, subject to aircraft range, airport infrastructure, traffic rights, permits, customs procedures and local regulations.

A passenger-to-freighter aircraft is a passenger aircraft converted or adapted to carry cargo. These solutions can be useful when dedicated freighter availability is limited or when cargo volume and route profile allow it.

No. Artheau Aviation is an independent air charter broker. Our team selects suitable cargo operators and aircraft according to cargo type, payload, dimensions, route and operational constraints.

A cargo charter broker compares aircraft availability, payload, loading options, airport constraints and operator capabilities to identify the most suitable solution for each shipment.