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Cargo planes, like the Boeing 767 in the story, are essential for global trade, moving goods ranging from everyday items to urgent medical supplies. They operate similarly to passenger jets but are specially designed to maximise carrying capacity, often flying overnight routes to meet tight delivery schedules.
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