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freighter

[fray-ter] / ˈfreɪ tər /


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The latest reported delays follow the group’s decision last year to put off the launch of a freighter version of the A350 due to broader supply chain disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026

Qatar's defence ministry also said a freighter arriving in its waters from Abu Dhabi was hit by a drone.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

He said these included a French ship and a freighter from the UK.

From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026

The airport has brought on Chinese-speaking staff and plans to demolish old military air hangars to make more freighter parking and warehouse space, according to Torsten Wefers, the airport’s vice president of sales and marketing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

Even though Haupt had earned two medals on his voyage for spotting a British naval blockade and warning the ship to run past it safely, Haupt and Wergin weren't allowed to leave the freighter.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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