April Fools’ in air cargo: truth or prank?

April Fools’ in air cargo: truth or prank?

From AI-powered freighters to lunar cargo deliveries, the air cargo and logistics world didn’t miss out on the April Fools’ fun this year. Industry players took to LinkedIn to show off their creativity — and sometimes, their sense of humour — with posts that made us pause and ask: “Wait… is this real?”

We’ve rounded up some of the most amusing and surprisingly believable April Fools’ posts from across the sector. Can you guess which ones are jokes and which might just have a kernel of truth?

Take a scroll and decide for yourself…

In a world of tight schedules, strict regulations, and constant pressure, April 1st offers a rare chance to lighten the mood — and this year, the air cargo community embraced it with open arms.

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Anastasiya Simsek

Anastasiya Simsek is an award-winning journalist with a background in air cargo, news, medicine, and lifestyle reporting. For exclusive insights or to share your news, contact Anastasiya at anastasiya.simsek@aircargoweek.com.

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