DB Schenker, Airbus innovations maximize cargo space in passenger jets

A big passenger plane gets loaded with cargo in the hold.

Logistics and aviation companies are proving extremely resourceful developing ways to add cargo capacity to an air transport system experiencing severe bottlenecks due to the shortage of freight-capable aircraft.

On Thursday, Germany logistics group DB Schenker announced it has created a virtual airline in partnership with Icelandair to shuttle medical supplies to Europe and the U.S. on passenger planes with seats removed. And giant aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it also has developed a...

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