Abstract: An aircraft pallet assembly structured to support and retain cargo intended to be loaded on and transported by commercial aircraft, wherein the pallet assembly comprises a base and a surrounding peripheral portion normally including a multi-sided configuration. Each side of the base includes a peripheral flange extending at least along a majority of the length thereof, which is disposed and configured for fixed attachment to one of a plurality of track segments, collectively defining a track assembly, and structured to removably secure a load retaining assembly, typically in the form of a retaining cover or net in overlying, covering relation to the cargo, for purposes of maintaining the cargo in an intended position on the base of the pallet assembly.

Abstract: A load supporting assembly structured to support and retain cargo intended to be loaded on and transported by a common commercial carrier, such as an aircraft, wherein the supporting assembly may be in the form of a pallet or alternatively a container having a base panel, side panel and one or more additional panels. Each of the panels include a peripheral flange or like portion extending at least along a majority of the length thereof, which is disposed and configured for fixed attachment to one or more track segments or one or more attachment members. The attachment members are disposed and structured to interconnect the various panels into a predetermined shape, without the use of conventional fasteners or connectors, dependent on the type of common carrier in which the load supporting container assembly is to be loaded.