St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) reported a boom in cargo charter activity in 2017. This year, the airport had witnessed a 30% increase in freight charters, compared with the same period in 2016. The average weight of cargo on flights has increased almost four-fold to 45,982 lbs (20,857 kgs). The mainstay of the charter flights has been the region’s thriving automotive and aerospace industries.   In September, the airport also saw its two heaviest charter movements in … [Read more...] about St. Louis Lambert reports boom in charter activities