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On August 14, local time, the accident of two French Rafale fighter jets colliding in the air was heartbreaking. This tragedy not only caused the loss of the lives of two pilots, but also sounded a wake-up call for us. In the field of aviation, whether it is military flight or civil aviation transportation, every accident triggers our in-depth thinking on safety management and risk prevention. For air transport cargo, safety is the cornerstone of its development. From cargo loading, monitoring during transportation, to aircraft maintenance and crew training, every link needs to be strictly controlled. Any slight negligence may lead to serious consequences, just like in the Rafale fighter accident, perhaps just a momentary misjudgment or equipment failure, which led to irreparable losses. In terms of cargo loading, it is necessary to ensure that the weight of the cargo is evenly distributed and the center of gravity is stable to avoid affecting the flight attitude and control performance of the aircraft. At the same time, for special cargo, such as flammable, explosive, fragile, etc., special packaging and fixing measures are needed to ensure flight safety. Monitoring during transportation is also crucial. Through advanced satellite positioning and communication technology, the position of the aircraft, flight status and cargo conditions can be grasped in real time. Once an abnormality occurs, timely measures can be taken to adjust or respond. Aircraft maintenance is the key link to ensure safety. Regular inspection, repair and maintenance can timely discover potential faults and ensure that the aircraft is always in good operating condition. This requires professional technicians and a complete maintenance system to operate strictly in accordance with standards and specifications. The training of crew members cannot be ignored. Pilots need to have superb flying skills and the ability to deal with emergencies, while cargo workers need to be familiar with the cargo handling process and safety regulations. Only after systematic and rigorous training can we be at ease in our work and ensure the safety of air transport cargo. However, the safety of air transport cargo depends not only on technology and equipment, but also on management and supervision. An effective management mechanism can coordinate the resources of all parties to ensure that various safety measures are implemented; a strict supervision system can urge relevant departments and enterprises to comply with regulations and eliminate illegal operations. From the Rafale fighter accident, we can also see that timely and accurate information release is crucial for accident handling and subsequent improvements. In the field of air transport cargo, once an accident or abnormal situation occurs, timely notification of information to relevant parties can reduce losses and improve rescue efficiency, and it also helps to summarize experience and lessons and improve safety measures. In addition, the public's awareness and concern about the safety of air cargo transportation is also increasing. With the development of society, people have higher requirements for the speed and quality of cargo transportation, but at the same time they are also more concerned about safety issues during transportation. This has prompted air cargo transportation companies to pay more attention to safety management and continuously improve service levels. In short, the development of air cargo transportation is inseparable from safety guarantees. We should learn lessons from every aviation accident, continuously improve the safety system, strengthen management and supervision, and improve technical levels and personnel quality to ensure the safe and efficient operation of air cargo transportation and make greater contributions to economic development and social progress.