Because it can be carried only by a military cargo aircraft, it cannot be delivered over areas where a serious anti-aircraft threat remains.

Speculation over a possible batteryderived fire emerged within days of the crash because lithium-ion batteries, typically used in mobile devices, have caused previous incidents on passenger and cargo aircraft.

In the years following the war era a number of new custom-built cargo aircraft were introduced, often including some experimental features.

Against regulations, the soldiers commandeered a cargo aircraft with the elephant on board to deliver to the villagers as they had promised.

Cargo aircraft represent a small proportion of the overall air freight market.