Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the air transportation of commercial cargo and are either: (1) scheduled operators - provide air cargo capacity in the belly holds of passenger or freight aircraft; (2) charter operators - provide freight transport on an unscheduled basis usually outside the network route of airlines; (3) freight operators - air transport dedicated to freight only; and (4) integrated carriers that operate their own aircraft to carry cargo as part of a door-to-door express service for shippers and importers of goods. The industry includes air transportation that is part of national postal systems. It excludes door-to-door courier services for small goods and parcels.

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Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.