Air Belgium has announced plans to phase out its two A330-200F aircraft by the end of August 2025, marking a significant change in the airline’s cargo operations. These aircraft have been operating under a lease agreement with Altavair AirFinance, a U.S.-based lessor specializing in commercial aircraft financing and leasing solutions.
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Embraer Commercial Aviation has announced the establishment of a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter teambased in Amsterdam, reinforcing its commitment to aircraft leasing and the growing demand for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. The new division will be led by Oliver Gerg, who assumes the role of Senior Vice President Global Leasing and Freighter, bringing extensive expertise in aviation leasing and fleet management.
Juneyao Air (China) has announced the launch of a new Sanya–Ulaanbaatar route, scheduled to commence on 03 December 2024. The initial operations will be conducted using an Airbus A321neo, with plans to transition to the A320shortly thereafter.
Air China has announced plans to inject US$200 million into its subsidiary Air Macau as part of efforts to strengthen the airline’s financial foundation. The Macau government, holding a 21.5% share in Air Macau, will contribute an additional $42.4 million, aligning with its ownership stake.
Capital A, the Malaysian aviation group and parent company of AirAsia, is actively exploring the possibility of listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its long-term strategic objectives. This initiative is driven by the company’s ambition to expand its access to global capital markets and better position itself for future growth and investment opportunities.
Mexicana, Mexico’s revived flag carrier, has reportedly cost taxpayers more than $1.72 billion during its first year of operations, as disclosed by a government agency. This figure includes expenses related to the purchase of 20 Embraer E2 aircraft, part of the airline’s fleet modernization strategy.
Atlas Air has officially concluded its narrowbody operations, marking the end of a chapter with the completion of its final CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) flight for Amazon using a Boeing 737-800BCF, serial number 32663. This final flight draws a close to Atlas Air’s use of converted freighter narrowbody aircraft, shifting its operational focus exclusively to widebody freighters.
