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CARGO MATTERS

The Rise of the 'Preighter'
Photo courtesy of Emirates

How airlines around the world are utilizing
passenger aircraft to help meet cargo demands.

A

s airline passenger figures
dipped this spring as a result
of travel restrictions spurred by
the COVID-19 pandemic, cargo
demand remained high.
However, a capacity crunch was preventing cargo demands from being fully met.
Reacting quickly, many airlines pivoted
and began the process of commissioning
passenger aircraft to carry cargo, including
mail, medical supplies, personal protective
equipment (PPE) and other goods. But
before these aircraft, colloquially referred

Photo courtesy of Emirates

By Josh Smith

34 GROUND SUPPORT WORLDWIDE

SEPTEMBER 2020

to as "preighters," can take flight, several
safety details must be considered.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has provided direction to
airlines in a document titled "Guidance
for Safe Transport of Cargo in Passenger
Cabin," reminding operators to conduct a
safety risk assessment when repurposing
aircraft.
IATA officials note all safety regulations associated with a change in aircraft
utilization must be complied with before
utilizing the passenger cabin of an aircraft
for carrying cargo.
IATA also notes that modifications to
the passenger cabin, such as the removal
of passenger seats, must be approved by an
airline's National Aviation Authority and
all operations procedures need to be documented and properly published.
Among other details, IATA's general
recommendations also include using crew
members to survey all areas of the cabin
during the flight and ensuring the crew has
access to those areas in the case of fire or
other unanticipated event.



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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ground_Support_September2020

Business Buzz
Industry Expert Column – GSE
The Post-Pandemic Plan
Get GSE Ready to Return
How Fuel Contamination Threatens Grounded Aircraft
Certifying Çelebi
The Rise of the ‘Preighter’
Protecting Engineers and Airframes on the Ramp
Let’s Roll
Product Hangar
Editor’s Note
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Ground_Support_September2020 - Industry Expert Column – GSE
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Ground_Support_September2020 - The Post-Pandemic Plan
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Ground_Support_September2020 - Get GSE Ready to Return
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Ground_Support_September2020 - How Fuel Contamination Threatens Grounded Aircraft
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Ground_Support_September2020 - Certifying Çelebi
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Ground_Support_September2020 - The Rise of the ‘Preighter’
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