Sun Country Airlines, a U.S.-based hybrid carrier operating both passenger and cargo services, announced plans to add eight additional freighter aircraft in 2025, a significant expansion of its cargo capacity. Three of these freighters were delivered in Q1, with the remaining five expected to arrive by the end of the third quarter.
Qatar Airways Cargo has officially been announced as the launch customer for the B777-200LRMF (Long Range Mammoth Freighter), a newly converted widebody freighter developed by Mammoth Freighters, a U.S.-based P2F (passenger-to-freighter) conversion specialist. The airline has finalized an agreement to acquire five of these aircraft from Jetran, a U.S.-based aviation services and leasing company.
My Freighter, a cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, has added a Boeing 767-300BDSF to its fleet under a lease agreement, expanding its medium- to long-haul freight capabilities. The aircraft, bearing serial number 26984, is powered by PW4060 engines, further optimizing the airline’s cargo operations.
Atlas Air has expanded its widebody freighter operations with the delivery of a Boeing 777F, bearing serial number 69787, powered by GE90-110B1 engines. This latest addition reinforces the carrier’s capacity for long-haul cargo transport, aligning with growing global demand for dedicated freight services.
FedEx Express, the global cargo carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of a Boeing 767-300F, bearing serial number 67541. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B6F engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace, and will bolster the airline’s capacity to handle growing cargo demand across its international network.
DHL Aviation has bolstered its cargo capacity with the delivery of two freighters: a Boeing 737-800BDSF, serial number 30498, and a Boeing 777F, serial number 68146. The aircraft are operated by ASL Airlines Ireland and AeroLogic (Germany), respectively, as part of DHL’s global network expansion.
KLM Cargo has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-400ERF, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 33695, operated by Martinair, a subsidiary of the KLM Group. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B5F engines and is expected to reinforce the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity across major trade routes.
Air China Cargo has expanded its freighter fleet with the delivery of one Airbus A330-200P2F, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 890, powered by Trent 772C-60 engines. The aircraft marks a continued commitment to fleet modernization and growth in the cargo segment.
Thai Airways International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kansas Modification Center to establish a joint venture dedicated to converting B777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo freighters. This strategic collaboration aims to capitalize on the growing demand for cargo capacity amid a continuing global shift in air freight logistics.
DHL Aviation, a major global logistics carrier under the Deutsche Post DHL Group, has taken delivery of one Airbus A300B4-600F freighter, serial number 557, to be operated by its German subsidiary EAT Leipzig. The aircraft is powered by PW4158 engines, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.
