Chapter 12 Flashcards
What was the route of the first mail service?
Washington, D.C. To New York
When did the growth stop and why?
Growth stopped in 1935 due to the intro of the DC-3 which was built for pax services
Today mail counts for what percent of an airlines revenue?
Less than 3%
What are the 2 types of carriers?
Integrated and combination
What is an integrated carrier?
Operate door to door freight transportation networks that include all cargo aircraft, delivery vehicles and sorting hubs
What is a combination carrier?
They carry passengers and cargo relying on freight forwarders to pick up and deliver
Where are the four largest freight markets?
North Atlantic, transpacific, US domestic, and Europe – Far East
What are the two primary factors affecting the growth of airfreight?
Economic conditions and rate levels
When did air cargo first begin?
May 28th 1910. Glen Curtiss flee a sack of mail from Albany to NYC
