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What is a cargo plane?

A cargo plane, or freighter, is an aircraft designed specifically to carry goods rather than passengers. These planes are crucial for global trade, transporting everything from urgent medical supplies to car parts. The Airbus A350F in the story is a new model aiming to compete in this vital, often overlooked, sector of aviation.

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