Topic
freighter
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 Air Hong Kong Leases Airbus A330 Cargo Jet from US Provider ATSG, Expanding Regional Freighter Fleet to 15
Air Hong Kong, a Cathay Pacific subsidiary, has leased an Airbus A330-300 converted freighter from Ohio-based Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). The aircraft will join the fleet in Q4 2026, expanding Air Hong Kong's all-A330 fleet to 15. The jet will serve mainland China and other regional destinations for DHL Express, complementing Cathay Cargo's future A350F freighters.
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.
Logistics Cathay Pacific, Air China Expand Airbus A350 Freighter Orders
Cathay Pacific and Air China Cargo have expanded their orders for Airbus A350 freighters, enhancing their long-haul cargo capacity. This move is set to influence air freight dynamics, with potential impacts on capacity and emissions.