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Logistics China Southern Airlines to lease 3 Boeing 777-300 converted freighters for intercontinental routes
China Southern Air Logistics has signed a long-term lease agreement with AerCap for three Boeing 777-300 converted freighters, scheduled for delivery starting October 2027. The move follows the airline's recent order of two production 777 freighters and five 777-8 cargo jets, part of an aggressive fleet expansion. The converted freighters offer 110 tons of payload and 28,600 cubic feet of volume, a 25% increase over the 777-200 freighter.
Logistics More FedEx MD-11 cargo jets return to service, others are retired
FedEx has reinstated four McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighters since aviation authorities cleared the type to resume flying seven weeks ago, while also retiring five MD-11s and other aircraft last quarter. The remaining 25 MD-11s are expected to be ready by peak season. The moves are part of a broader fleet modernization and strategic shift toward deferred air cargo.
Technology NASA's X-59 Reaches Speed and Altitude Milestones Ahead of First Quiet Supersonic Flights
NASA's X-59 research plane reached Mach 1.4 and 55,000 feet in a test flight on Friday, following an earlier supersonic flight on June 5. The milestones bring the aircraft closer to the Quesst mission, which will see it fly over US communities to gather public feedback on its quiet sonic thump.
Logistics Atlas Air Expands with Air Atlanta Stake and Aircraft Purchase
Atlas Air is set to acquire a 49% stake in Air Atlanta, enhancing its freighter capacity amid global demand. This strategic move involves purchasing Air Atlanta's aircraft fleet, which will be leased back to Air Atlanta.