Air Cargo - How It Works
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#aircargohistory 1917 - Italy became the world's first to issue an #airmail stamp: an overprinted 25-centesimo Victor Emmanuel special delivery stamp. The three-line overprint states, “Esperimento Posta Aerea / Maggio 1917 / Torino-Roma l Roma-Torino”.
www.linns.com/news/us-stam...
www.linns.com/news/us-stam...
October 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#aircargohistory 1917 - Italy became the world's first to issue an #airmail stamp: an overprinted 25-centesimo Victor Emmanuel special delivery stamp. The three-line overprint states, “Esperimento Posta Aerea / Maggio 1917 / Torino-Roma l Roma-Torino”.
www.linns.com/news/us-stam...
www.linns.com/news/us-stam...
#aircargohistory 1916 - End of the U.S. ‘Pioneer’ period of experimental and exhibition #airmail flights (air meets, demonstration flights, non-regular one-offs).
www.americanairmailsociety.org/wecollect/us...
www.americanairmailsociety.org/wecollect/us...
October 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#aircargohistory 1916 - End of the U.S. ‘Pioneer’ period of experimental and exhibition #airmail flights (air meets, demonstration flights, non-regular one-offs).
www.americanairmailsociety.org/wecollect/us...
www.americanairmailsociety.org/wecollect/us...
#aircargohistory 1912 - (USA) August 3, US novelty in South Jersey by Pilot Marshall Reid who flew beach-to-beach promotional “souvenir” #airmail flights between Ocean City and Stone Harbor; total of ~12,615 mail pieces flown during week-long events.
stoneharbormuseum.org/2022/01/04/2...
stoneharbormuseum.org/2022/01/04/2...
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
#aircargohistory 1912 - (USA) August 3, US novelty in South Jersey by Pilot Marshall Reid who flew beach-to-beach promotional “souvenir” #airmail flights between Ocean City and Stone Harbor; total of ~12,615 mail pieces flown during week-long events.
stoneharbormuseum.org/2022/01/04/2...
stoneharbormuseum.org/2022/01/04/2...
#aircargohistory 1910 - August 10, (UK) Early (unsuccessful) airmail attempt by Claude Grahame White who departed from Blackpool on in a to carry mail to Southport, but because of technical issues was forced to land.
www.centennialofflight.net/essay/Govern...
www.centennialofflight.net/essay/Govern...
October 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
#aircargohistory 1910 - August 10, (UK) Early (unsuccessful) airmail attempt by Claude Grahame White who departed from Blackpool on in a to carry mail to Southport, but because of technical issues was forced to land.
www.centennialofflight.net/essay/Govern...
www.centennialofflight.net/essay/Govern...
"Founded in 1971, Miami Air Lease, Inc. is a privately-owned Part 125 cargo charter operator based in Miami, Florida. We maintain and operate our own aircraft, a Convair 440, out of both Miami International Airport (MIA) and Opalocka Airport(OPF)"
www.miamiairlease.com/aircraft.php
www.miamiairlease.com/aircraft.php
July 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"Founded in 1971, Miami Air Lease, Inc. is a privately-owned Part 125 cargo charter operator based in Miami, Florida. We maintain and operate our own aircraft, a Convair 440, out of both Miami International Airport (MIA) and Opalocka Airport(OPF)"
www.miamiairlease.com/aircraft.php
www.miamiairlease.com/aircraft.php
#aircargohistory 1946 - Emery Worldwide was founded as an American air freight forwarder and air cargo carrier. Emery was a pioneer in the early air freight industry and the largest freight carrier in the world for nearly 40 years.
internationalforwardingacademy.com/how-john-eme...
internationalforwardingacademy.com/how-john-eme...
June 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
#aircargohistory 1946 - Emery Worldwide was founded as an American air freight forwarder and air cargo carrier. Emery was a pioneer in the early air freight industry and the largest freight carrier in the world for nearly 40 years.
internationalforwardingacademy.com/how-john-eme...
internationalforwardingacademy.com/how-john-eme...
Interesting indeed. I like this one as well, opened my eyes for this subject since long... Read it a few times.
May 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Interesting indeed. I like this one as well, opened my eyes for this subject since long... Read it a few times.
Yes and keep feeding me with #aircargohistory 😜👍
May 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Yes and keep feeding me with #aircargohistory 😜👍
#aircargohistory 1920's-1930 - Several early aircraft had mail compartments behind the pilots, between the cockpit and the passenger cabin, like the Heinkel HE 12 (1929), Douglas DC-2 (USA, 1934).
www.aircraftinvestigation.info/airplanes/Do...
www.aircraftinvestigation.info/airplanes/Do...
May 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
#aircargohistory 1920's-1930 - Several early aircraft had mail compartments behind the pilots, between the cockpit and the passenger cabin, like the Heinkel HE 12 (1929), Douglas DC-2 (USA, 1934).
www.aircraftinvestigation.info/airplanes/Do...
www.aircraftinvestigation.info/airplanes/Do...
#aircargohistory 1929 - Stearman M-2 Speedmail (1929): Designed for Varney Air Lines, this aircraft featured two large cargo compartments in place of a front cockpit, allowing for significant #airmail storage capacity.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stearma...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stearma...
May 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#aircargohistory 1929 - Stearman M-2 Speedmail (1929): Designed for Varney Air Lines, this aircraft featured two large cargo compartments in place of a front cockpit, allowing for significant #airmail storage capacity.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stearma...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stearma...
#aircargohistory 1945 - By the end of the war, the ATC operated a huge fleet of 3,700 aircraft with 209,000 military and 104,000 civilian personnel. In its last full month of operation (July 1945) alone, the ATC delivered 100,000 tons of #cargo and transported 275,000 high-value passengers.
May 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - By the end of the war, the ATC operated a huge fleet of 3,700 aircraft with 209,000 military and 104,000 civilian personnel. In its last full month of operation (July 1945) alone, the ATC delivered 100,000 tons of #cargo and transported 275,000 high-value passengers.
#aircargohistory 1945 - USAAF Fair - Wright Field Open House October 13, 1945 showcasing captured Axis aircraft. (pics)
inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2024/09/18/w...
inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2024/09/18/w...
May 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - USAAF Fair - Wright Field Open House October 13, 1945 showcasing captured Axis aircraft. (pics)
inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2024/09/18/w...
inchhighguy.wordpress.com/2024/09/18/w...
#aircargohistory 1945 - USAAF Fair, Oct. 13 at Wright Field, Ohio, showcasing wartime aviation advancements, incl. #cargo aircraft and logistics technologies, to over a million visitors, highlighting the potential of air transport in peacetime applications.
www.airandspaceforces.com/chronology-1...
www.airandspaceforces.com/chronology-1...
May 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - USAAF Fair, Oct. 13 at Wright Field, Ohio, showcasing wartime aviation advancements, incl. #cargo aircraft and logistics technologies, to over a million visitors, highlighting the potential of air transport in peacetime applications.
www.airandspaceforces.com/chronology-1...
www.airandspaceforces.com/chronology-1...
#aircargohistory 1945 - As the end of World War II nears, Lufthansa ceases operations and is liquidated.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lufthansa
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lufthansa
May 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - As the end of World War II nears, Lufthansa ceases operations and is liquidated.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lufthansa
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lufthansa
#aircargohistory 1945 - Establishment of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) April 19, 1945. Formed by 57 airlines in Havana, IATA aimed to standardize international air transport, facilitating the growth of global #aircargo and #airmail services.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
May 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - Establishment of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) April 19, 1945. Formed by 57 airlines in Havana, IATA aimed to standardize international air transport, facilitating the growth of global #aircargo and #airmail services.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
#aircargohistory 1945 - Established by former WW2 pilots, Flying Tiger Line became the 1st scheduled cargo airline in the U.S. Starting with surplus military aircraft, it provided coast-to-coast freight services and military logistics during the occupation of Japan.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_...
May 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - Established by former WW2 pilots, Flying Tiger Line became the 1st scheduled cargo airline in the U.S. Starting with surplus military aircraft, it provided coast-to-coast freight services and military logistics during the occupation of Japan.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_...
#aircargohistory 1945 - Operational expansion of the Avro York. Adapted from the Lancaster bomber, the York became the first British aircraft used extensively by RAF Transport Command. It played a crucial role in post-war troop and #cargo transport, notably on routes between England and India.
May 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - Operational expansion of the Avro York. Adapted from the Lancaster bomber, the York became the first British aircraft used extensively by RAF Transport Command. It played a crucial role in post-war troop and #cargo transport, notably on routes between England and India.
#aircargohistory 1945 - First flight of the Bristol Type 170 Freighter. A British twin-engine aircraft featuring a nose-loading ramp, facilitating the transport of vehicles and bulky cargo for both military and civilian needs. Later serving as an air ferry for cars.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol...
May 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - First flight of the Bristol Type 170 Freighter. A British twin-engine aircraft featuring a nose-loading ramp, facilitating the transport of vehicles and bulky cargo for both military and civilian needs. Later serving as an air ferry for cars.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol...
#aircargohistory 1945 - First flight of the Douglas C-74 Globemaster. Designed as a heavy-lift, long-range military transport to support global logistics. Only 14 were built due to post-war cutbacks, but it laid groundwork for its successor the C-124 Globemaster II.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas...
May 12, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - First flight of the Douglas C-74 Globemaster. Designed as a heavy-lift, long-range military transport to support global logistics. Only 14 were built due to post-war cutbacks, but it laid groundwork for its successor the C-124 Globemaster II.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas...
#aircargohistory 1945 - Riddle Airlines is founded by John Paul Riddle in 1945 in Miami, Florida as a charter and #freight airline. In 1965, it became Airlift International.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift...
May 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#aircargohistory 1945 - Riddle Airlines is founded by John Paul Riddle in 1945 in Miami, Florida as a charter and #freight airline. In 1965, it became Airlift International.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airlift...
#aircargohistory 1944 - Founding of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). The Chicago Conference on November 1, 1944, attended by 52 Allied and neutral states, resulted in the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation on December 7, 1944.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
May 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
#aircargohistory 1944 - Founding of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). The Chicago Conference on November 1, 1944, attended by 52 Allied and neutral states, resulted in the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation on December 7, 1944.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interna...
#aircargohistory 1944 - Initiated on Jan. 4, 1944, Operation Carpetbagger was a mission by the USAAF to supply resistance fighters in occupied Europe with weapons and equipment via aerial drops, underscoring the strategic use of #aircargo in unconventional warfare.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operati...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operati...
May 11, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#aircargohistory 1944 - Initiated on Jan. 4, 1944, Operation Carpetbagger was a mission by the USAAF to supply resistance fighters in occupied Europe with weapons and equipment via aerial drops, underscoring the strategic use of #aircargo in unconventional warfare.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operati...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operati...