Device and method for moving cargo

An aircraft, comprising:

• a floor inside of the aircraft;
• and
• a system for moving cargo above the floor, the system comprising:
• a plurality of devices configured to move cargo along the floor, each of the devices comprising:
• a body part designed for supporting the weight of the cargo;
• lifting means arranged for lifting the body part into a lifted position and for lowering the body part from the lifted position into a retracted position;
• and
• a drive unit arranged for moving the body part, wherein the drive unit comprises a belt drive, and wherein said belt drive comprises a gear and at least one belt;
• and
• one guiding unit for each device, wherein the guiding unit is arranged to guide the device beneath the cargo, wherein the at least one belt contacts a surface of the guiding unit to move the body part above the surface;
• wherein the system is arranged to synchronize moving of the devices and lifting of the body parts of the devices.