Welcome to Freighters from Aircraft Analytics, the new commercial aircraft data and analysis platform developed by Aircraft Commerce and Aircraft IT.
With millions of data points powering sophisticated digital tools, data tables and detailed analysis, Freighters provides subscribers with access to unique real-world operating performance and costs data, by aircraft type, as well as a full understanding of the complex Passenger-to-Freighter (P-to-F) ecosystem.
With record demand for air cargo, new passenger-to-freighter conversion options entering the market, and an increase in available feedstock airframes due to early fleet retirements, freighter aircraft have never been in more demand.
Freighters, used worldwide by airlines, consultants, law firms, Leasing companies, aircraft financiers, MROs, cargo brokers, and more, as a trusted data partner, provides the tools, data and analysis required to fully evaluate and compare the real-world operating performance and costs of each freighter aircraft including, performance and fuel burn, maintenance & engineering, specifications and weights, loading configurations, airframe and engine costs and more. Additionally, airlines and operators can benchmark their own performance and costs against real-world standards or compare with other aircraft.
With millions of data points powering sophisticated digital tools, data tables and detailed analysis, Freighters uniquely pulls together key industry data, plus real-world operating performance data and costs to provide a one-stop freighter aircraft and P-to-F industry data resource, supporting subscribers with instant critical market analysis:
“Providing a gold mine of data to airlines and those others looking to review freighters”
Michael Bryan, Founding Principal & Managing Director, Closed Loop Consulting
Freighters data and analysis is constantly updated plus additional new features, tools and aircraft data sets are regularly uploaded into our products. Any subscriber with an annual product license, valid at the time of the updates, automatically has access to the new content with no additional fee payable. The latest update logs are below. Click the link below to see all update logs.
6th Oct 2021: Industry Overview dashboard landing page updated to include wide-body content. New content includes:
– Production & conversion program status listing by type
– Updated P-to-F STC holder locations
– Updated P-to-F STC program status
– Updated P-to-F STC references
5th Oct 2021: New aircraft-specific quick-link navigation bar added to main product dashboard, providing direct access to site content maps for each aircraft type.
Use the accordions below to see in-depth product info, screenshots, and demo videos for each key section
Select and flex input options in the digital tools and use the detailed analysis and output tables to fully understand the benefits and limitations of each aircraft variant using nose-to-tail real-world decision grade data including:
An annual subscription license to Freighters also provides…
Freighters is available with extensive coverage of narrow-body aircraft and compatible engines. Wide-body content has begun to be loaded into the platform (September 2021). Click on the next tab to see the full list of subvariants available in the product.
The full wide-body and regional aircraft data and analysis will be rolled-out throughout 2021 and early 2022. All new aircraft, data updates, and new features are included in the subscription license.
A full list of narrow-body Freighter variants included within Freighters
Wide-body and regional aircraft sub-variants will be rolled-out throughout 2021.
Use the accordion links below for a detailed look at what’s included within Freighters. Each section includes its own demo video as well as further info and screenshots. The first accordion is automatically opened, to close it click on the title.
Key Features:
Aircraft Performance Data and Analysis: Payload-Range Tool
Use the unique and powerful Aircraft Analytics Payload-Range digital tool to asses real-world aircraft performance
The interactive Payload-Range Tool uses unique algorithms to generate real-world performance data from over 5 million data points. Subscribers can flex the data as they like using detailed aircraft specifications and real-world operational conditions.
Throughout the tool, colour-coded percentages show an easy comparison between the two selected aircraft. The percentage variance shows how the second aircraft compares with the first in each metric, with red indicating inferior performance or specifications and green highlighting superior performance or specifications.
1. Users select aircraft specifications, operational conditions and sector length:
Input fields allow subscribers to generate personalised performance data with the following sections:
Data includes:
– Sector Block Fuel Burn
– Sector Block Time
– Revenue payload per unit of fuel
– Fuel burn per revenue tonne mile (RTM)
Data includes:
– Sector Gross Payload
– Achievable Range
– Sector Block Time
– Sector Block Fuel
– Sector Bock Fuel
Data Verification, Updates and New Payload-Range Digital Tools
The data used within the Payload-Range Tool is heavily researched and verified ensuring subscribers have access to the best and most accurate data available. The data is regularly updated so subscribers can be sure they are accessing the most up-to-date information.
A subscription to Freighters includes all data releases and new Payload-Range Tools covering wide-body and regional aircraft which are scheduled for release in 2021
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Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page.
Key Features:
Freighter Loading Configurations Tool
Explore the unique functionality available in the Aircraft Analytics Freighter Loading Configurations Tool
Use the unrivalled in-depth data and analysis to quickly evaluate the key loading characteristics of each freighter. Algorithms analyse 1000s of data points to determine the optimum commercial opportunities for each aircraft by revealing their flexibility in accommodating key different types of cargo: Express and e-Commerce, General Cargo, and High Density.
Analyse key Main Deck and Lower Deck data points:
Easy at-a-glance comparison between freighters:
The Aircraft Analytics unique dynamic Loading Configurations Analysis Chart:
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Data Verification, Updates and New Loading Configuration Tools
The data used within the Loading Configuration Tool is heavily researched and verified ensuring subscribers have access to the best and most accurate data available. The data is regularly updated with exclusive data provided by key industry partners so subscribers can be sure they are accessing the most up-to-date information.
A subscription to Freighters includes all data releases and new Loading Configuration Tools covering wide-body and regional aircraft which are scheduled for release in 2021.
Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page.
Aircraft Performance Data and Analysis: Virtual Network Tool
Use the unique and powerful Aircraft Analytics Virtual Network digital tool to test each freighter in challenging operational scenarios and asses real-world aircraft performance
Key Features:
The interactive Virtual Network digital tool provides subscription with a unique, independent desktop evaluation tool for analysing real-world aircraft performance and efficiency across different air cargo specific global networks and routes.
Subscribers can flex the data to test aircraft over four real-world mission scenarios including maximum available payload and maximum volumetric payload, using 18 global routes with sector lengths ranging from 268 to 2,400 nm. Select realistic commercial and operational specifications and conditions including the operating season, cost of fuel, airport elevation, performance degradation factor, and more.
The selections generate detailed and highly accurate network and route-level real-world performance data, as well as detailed aircraft specifications.
1. Users Selections: global air cargo network, mission type, aircraft specifications, operational conditions:
Input fields allow subscribers to generate bespoke performance data with the following options:
3. Performance Data: Network Level Summary
Users access 1000s of key performance data points at network level related to the selected hub. The selected routes offer users the opportunity to evaluate aircraft performance over increasing sector lengths and different airport elevations, in some cases up to and beyond the edge of performance capabilities for certain freighters. Data includes
Airport data includes:
– Elevation
– ISA air temperature
– Best runway (TORA, TODA, ASDA, Slopw, LDA)
4. Performance Data: Route Level Data
Drill down to view key performance data at individual route level, including Take-Off and Landing Performance data tables.
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Data Verification, Updates and New Virtual Network Digital Tools
The data used within the Virtual Network Tool is heavily researched and verified, and drawn from leasing aircraft performance sources, including Aircraft Analytics flight planning partner PPS, ensuring subscribers have access to the best and most accurate data available. The data is regularly updated so subscribers can be sure they are accessing the most up-to-date information.
A subscription to Freighters includes all data releases and new Virtual Network Tools covering wide-body and regional aircraft which are scheduled for release in 2021
Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page.
Databases
Freighters initially provides subscribers with six Databases:
Key Features:
1. Freighter Program Overview Database
Data tables include:
2. Performance & Efficiency Overview Database:
View key performance metrics for typical Freighters based on representative aircraft type / engine type / certified weight combinations. Data tables include:
3. Technical Specifications Overview Database:
View key operational metrics for typical Freighters based on representative aircraft type / engine type / certified weights combinations. Data tables include:
4. Feedstock Values Database:
View future aircraft market values as an indicator for potential Freighter feedstock acquisition costs. This key market intelligence data is supplied by industry data partner Oriel. Data tables include:
5. Approved Conversion Centres (MROs) Database:
Outputs include which MRO facilities provide touch labour for the Passenger-to-Freighter conversion process, on which aircraft types and for which STC holders. Data tables include:
6. MSN Level Narrow-Body Freighter Listing Database:
Detailed MSN level data listing covering conversion and production history of all narrow-body types for which there are active conversion programs. 770 unique aircraft are listed in the database. View crucial market intelligence covering key data points for each narrow-body aircraft in the global fleet. Data tables for each aircraft include:
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Data Verification and Updates
The data within each database is regularly updated and is date and sourced stamped ensuring subscribers have access to the best and most accurate data available. A subscription to Freighters includes all data releases and features providing subscribers with new and varied data throughout the subscription period.
Additional databases scheduled for release in 2021 include:
Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page.
Freighter Type Directory and Guide
Access a detailed, in-depth Owner’s and Operator’s Guide for each narrow-body aircraft, built around easy to navigate tiles and quick links
Key Features:
Providing subscribers with easy access to the data and analysis needed to fully understand the key operating considerations and costs for each freighter aircraft.
The data and analysis is divided into six core content areas: Program Overview, Detailed Specifications, Performance & Efficiency, Maintenance & Engineering, Freighter Feedstock Selection Guide, Engine Specifications and Costs
1. Program Overview
2. Detailed Specifications
3. Performance & Efficiency
The performance & efficiency section utilises the powerful Aircraft Analytics Payload-Range and Virtual Network Performance Tools. Click through to the tools from your selected aircraft type in the Freighter type directory to access the data fields already populated with that freighter type:
4. Maintenance & Engineering
Evaluate key airframe and engine on-wing maintenance requirements including details of check cycles and task groupings, plus real-world cost estimates:
5. Freighter Feedstock Selection Guide
Use the powerful data analysis Aircraft Analytics comparison tools to identify the freighter aircraft most suitable for investment or operations using real-world operating scenarios before referring to this Feedstock selection guide to gain an understanding of the type-specific passenger feedstock selection criteria which are so important for a successful P-to-F conversion program:
6. Engine Programs, Specifications & Costs
Example data tables and side profiles. Click to enlarge all screenshots:
Data Verification and Updates
The data and analysis used within the Freighters Freighter Type Directory is heavily researched and verified, ensuring subscribers have access to the best and most accurate data available. The data is regularly updated so subscribers can be sure they are accessing the most up-to-date information.
A subscription to Freighters includes all data releases and new aircraft and engines directories which are scheduled for release in 2021.
Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page.
Industry Overview, Freighter Evaluation Overview, On-Ramp Costs
Access a full guide to the P-to-F conversion process and understand the complex relationships between the key stakeholders in this rapidly expanding sector. Gain market intelligence with access to key comparative performance metrics and evaluate detailed on-ramp cost forecasts by Freighter type.
Key Features:
1. Industry Overview
The Aircraft Analytics Industry Overview offers a top-down, quick-take guide to the key stakeholders in the P-to-F conversion process, a summary of new and available narrow-body freighter platforms, and coverage of the latest trends. Access key nose-to-tail introduction data to:
2. Freighter Evaluation Overview
The Freighter Evaluation Overview is the go-to-hub for exclusive comparison analysis of key freighter performance metrics including:
Example data and charts are available to view now, with full comparative data and analysis coming in Q2 2021 and constantly updated to provide subscribers with revealing at-a-glance data.
3. On-Ramp Costs Tool
The Aircraft Analytics On-Ramp Costs Tool is under development and will be available to subscribers in 2021. Using the tool subscribers can evaluate detailed on-ramp cost forecasts by Freighter type and compare costs between the different types and conversion programs. Use the results to examine which Freighters represent the best fit for the end user’s utilisation model based on forecast capital costs. Forecasts include:
Example data tables and side profiles. Click to enlarge all screenshots:
Data Verification and Updates
The data and analysis used within the Freighters Industry Overview, Freighter Evaluation Overview, and On-Ramp Costs Tools sections is heavily researched and verified, ensuring subscribers have access to the best and most accurate data available. The data is regularly updated so subscribers can be sure they are accessing the most up-to-date information.
As you can see above, a lot of the data and analysis included within these sections is due for release shortly. A subscription license to Freighters includes all new data releases and features ensuring the content always remains fresh, varied, and of high value.
Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page.
Maintenance & Engineering: Planning and Costs
Navigate through 1000s of data points and detailed analysis outlining the detailed airframe and engine on-wing requirements and costs
Key Features:
Developed from a maintenance planners perspective, the level of detailed data and analysis far surpasses any similar maintenance & engineering content commercially available in the industry.
The data and analysis is divided into four core content areas: Maintenance Planning Guide, Detailed Maintenance Costs, Feedstock Considerations, Interactive Maintenance Cost Tool
1. Maintenance Planning
This comprehensive maintenance planning guide is suitable for: Maintenance Planners either in need of a deep dive or a quick-look reference point; C-Level executives across the industry with a need to know the commercial factors driving maintenance check costs. Content includes:
2. Detailed Maintenance Costs
View detailed cost forecasts for freighter conversion and post-conversion maintenance check scenarios. The costs forecasts are based on real-world commercial pricing practices used by MROs.
3. Feedstock Considerations
Access critical maintenance considerations for the feedstock selection process and identify feedstock conditions that best meet post-conversion operating environment and utilisation requirements. Content includes: Aircraft Life Limits, high-FC/ageing maintenance task thresholds, and a summary of key Airworthiness Directives
4. Interactive Maintenance Costs Tools
Access the Beta version of the Aircraft Analytics maintenance Conversion Cost Calculator for forecasting heavy checks at time of conversion. Use the input fields to flex maintenance planning and commercial costing variable for a range of utilisation and check structure scenarios.
The interactive input options include: supervision allowance, reality factors, labour rates, rotable and consumable allowances, and non-routine defect ratios.
In final development is the ‘Post-Conversion Check Cost Calculator. This tool and all other product updates are included in the annual subscription package.
Example data tables. Click to enlarge all screenshots:
Data Verification, Updates and New Maintenance Cost Calculator Tool
The data and analysis used within the Maintenance & Engineering sections of Freighters is heavily researched and verified, ensuring subscribers have access to the best and most accurate data available. The data is regularly updated so subscribers can be sure they are accessing the most up-to-date information.
A subscription to Freighters includes all data releases and new Maintenance Cost Calculators which are scheduled for release in 2021.
Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page.
Key Features:
Article Library and Tech Briefing
A subscription to Freighters provides exclusive access to 1000s of in-depth articles, case studies and reference documents, covering not only Air Freight, but the entire commercial air transport industry. A full reference library at your fingertips.
This section of Freighters, provides subscribers with access to four excellent industry resources:
1. Full Annual Subscription to Aircraft Commerce (worth US $ 325.00)
2. Airline and MRO Software and Technology Case Study Library
3. Aircraft Analytics Insights
New Articles, Case Studies and Tech Briefings
This exclusive article library grows with each edition of Aircraft Commerce Journal and the Aircraft IT eJournals. A subscription to Freighters includes all future articles added to this library, as well as additional subscriber only content added to the Analytics Insights and Tech Briefing sections
Subscribe to Freighters today for instant access to this content and all the other features and data outlined on this page..
Digital Tools
Use the suite of unique, independent digital tools to test and highlight each freighter’s suitability for different cargo markets using real-world operating scenarios and missions and identify the different commercial opportunities offered by each freighter conversion option…
Access a full Owner’s and Operators Guide per Aircraft Type
Aircraft Analytics has partnered with world-class data providers to ensure that Freighters provides subscribers with the most accurate data available. Partner data providers include: PPS Flight Planning, ch-aviation, Oriel, Aircraft Commerce, and more. The data and analysis within Freighters is date stamped and regularly updated.
All the data and analysis is heavily researched and verified by our team with over 100 years of commercial aviation experience, including airline CEO, Maintenance Planning, Dispatch, Operations and Fuel Efficiency, Sales & Marketing, Commercial, Parts Trading…
Our valued Data Partners:
Incorporating freighterdata.aero
Freighterdata is a digital database of every individual civil jet and turboprop freighter, including new production freighters and conversion of passenger airframes data, which has been wholly incorporated by Aircraft Analytics.
The data is used across the Aircraft Analytics’ Freighters module to provide key market share analysis to establish the leading STC conversion programs, and key conversion trend analysis: from annual conversions by type, to annual conversions by labour provider, to annual conversions by conversion type (Freighter/Quick Change/Combi).
Use the Briefing Room tile in the Freighters Dashboard to review the latest product and data updates and see when the next updates are scheduled, information on product updates or new developments and release dates. Coming soon in 2021: wide-body and regional freighters, Preighters analysis and industry survey, and more.
All subscribers with a valid annual subscription license at the time of the updates will automatically have access to the new content at no additional fee.
Subscribers can easily navigate through the data and analysis using the shortcut tiles to key sections of the product from the main dashboard – see opposite (click to enlarge). Additionally:
If you have any questions regarding the pricing plans, please contact: Ed Haskey: ed.haskey@aircraft-analytics.com | +44 1273 454235
The price plans are introductory rates
Don’t hesitate to contact us:
Ed Haskey, COO: ed.haskey@aircraft-analytics.com
Nick Preston, General Manager: nick.preston@aircraft-analytics.com
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