ACIA Aero Leasing, the Ireland-based regional aircraft lessor, has announced that it expects to complete its first ATR72-600 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion by summer 2025, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving freighter strategy.
AFI KLM E&M, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) arm of the Air France–KLM Group, has signed a comprehensive extended maintenance agreement with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, both based in France, covering the GE90 engines that power the latter’s long-haul freighter fleet.
FedEx Feeder, the regional cargo arm of FedEx Express in the United States, has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600F freighter, serial number 1765. The aircraft is operated by Swiftair, based in Spain, and is powered by PW127M engines developed by Pratt & Whitney.
DHL Aviation has expanded its widebody freighter fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 777F, bearing serial number 68145. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines and will be operated by AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Cargo, based in Germany.
MAS (Mexico), a growing cargo airline, has revealed plans to add one to two freighters per year until 2030, signaling a steady and measured fleet expansion strategy aligned with rising demand in the air cargo sector. The airline also announced that broader fleet development plans for the next decade are currently under internal review.
Central Airlines, a cargo carrier based in China, is shifting its fleet strategy by moving away from narrowbody freighters and transitioning toward larger widebody aircraft. The airline is now looking to sell its remaining B737-300F aircraft as part of this transition, signaling a broader realignment of its operational priorities toward long-haul and higher-capacity routes.
China Postal Airlines has recently strengthened its cargo fleet by acquiring a B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), serial number 36545, on lease. This aircraft is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, known for their reliability and efficiency in freight operations.
In a significant development within the cargo sector, WestJet, the Canadian airline, is facing a strategic shift with the resignation of Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of Cargo. This move comes as WestJet evaluates the future of its cargo operations, specifically the winding down of its freighter activities.
Titan Airways Malta, a key player in the cargo sector, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of a new Airbus A321 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversion, underscoring its commitment to expanding its cargo handling capabilities. The aircraft, with serial number 2060, is equipped with robust CFM56-5B3/P engines, renowned for their reliability and efficiency in cargo operations.
WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline, is actively considering opportunities to sublease some of its Boeing 737-800BCF(Boeing Converted Freighter) aircraft. This strategic move aims to maximize the value and utilization of its freighter fleet amid fluctuating demand in cargo operations.
