This document summarizes key characteristics of the air cargo market: 1) Asia ships more goods to Europe by air than vice versa, due to developing economies shipping to developed markets. Imbalances exist between regions. 2) Special handling items include perishables like flowers, fruits, vegetables, as well as live animal transports. 3) Humanitarian aid organizations and defense departments also utilize air cargo for timely delivery of relief supplies and support. 4) Modal choice for cargo transportation considers costs, delivery timelines, frequencies, and security risks between air, sea, and ground options.