Since 1970, the US Air Force's C-5 cargo planes have carried troops and gear all over the world. The C-5 is the Air Force's biggest plane, and the latest model can haul 281,000 pounds and fly 518 ...

A ground controller waits for the Everts Air Cargo airplane to pass inspections for take off on May 16, 2023. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the major cargo hub for Everts Air Cargo.

The planes have a combined base value of $1.5 billion, according to aircraft appraiser Avitas. Chicago-based Boeing’s shares surged 5.9% in New York. Shares of Atlanta-based UPS gained 2.3%.