Which aircraft is UPS the largest operator of?

In a world of smaller, more flexible freighters, one airline goes all-in on a high-capacity behemoth. Discover why.

Massive cargo plane visits Wichita to pick up Boeing parts

One of the world’s largest cargo planes landed at the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Thursday morning to pick up large parts for a Boeing aircraft.

Radia Showcases WindRunner(TM), the World's Largest Aircraft, at the Singapore Air Show

WindRunner is currently progressing through detailed design and supplier integration, with first flight targeted by the end of the decade.
Aviation Week

China’s Tengden Displays Large Cargo UAV

China’s Tengden displayed a large modular uncrewed cargo aircraft at Aero Asia 2025 in Zhuhai on Nov. 27-30. The D18, with a 4,350-kg (9,600-lb.) gross weight, is a member of Tengden’s Twin-Tailed ...
SlashGear

Why Do Military Cargo Planes Have Those Wings On The Top?

You'll notice that some of the world's most powerful military transport planes, such as the Boeing C-17 Globemaster (pictured), have their wings way up top, above the fuselage. This is different from ...
The National Interest

The Air Force’s Next Cargo Plane Could Be a ‘Flying Aircraft Carrier’—Sort Of

Although the WindRunner is still in the developmental stage, Radia has aimed for the heavy lifter to make its maiden flight by the end of the decade. Aerospace startup Radia announced at last week’s ...
Aviation Week

China's Norinco Flies TM-1000 Large Cargo UAS

SINGAPORE—Aisheng Technology Group, a subsidiary of China’s state-owned arms producer Norinco, carried out the first flight of the Tian Ma TM-1000 large cargo uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) on Jan. 11 ...
USA Today

UPS plane crash: How often do cargo jets go down?

Editor's note: Follow USA TODAY's live coverage of the UPS plane crash in Louisville, KY, for Wednesday, Nov. 5. LOUISVILLE, KY – The crews are small. They fly fewer flights. Cargo planes operate ...