Air cargo also plays a crucial role in Asia.
The region transports vast amounts
of goods over difficult terrain and vast
stretches of ocean. Many of the world’s
largest and most efficient cargo operators
are located in the region, where the air
cargo market is expected to grow by 5.7
percent per year. As a result, carriers
in the region are expected to need 380
new production freighters and 570
converted freighters in the years ahead.