Emirates has taken another decisive step in its fleet expansion strategy by securing a groundbreaking aircraft financing agreement with Emirates NBD for two Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft. This marks the airline’s first direct, mortgage-style financing structure conducted entirely in the UAE, without reliance on traditional offshore vehicles.
FedEx has marked a major milestone in its global cargo network with the launch of its first dedicated flight to Saudi Arabia. On September 2, 2025, a Boeing 777 Freighter landed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH), signaling the integrator’s expanded commitment to the Middle East region.
Copa Airlines has expanded its cargo operations with the delivery of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) at the end of August. The milestone marks the airline’s first transaction with Icelease, signaling a new leasing partnership for the Panamanian flag carrier.
Bain Capital and Atlas Air, through their subsidiary Titan Aviation Leasing, have announced the launch of Titan Aircraft Investments II, a new freighter aircraft investment platform backed by a $410 million capital commitment. This initiative aims to provide innovative leasing solutions and meet the growing global demand for dedicated cargo aircraft capacity.
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third Boeing 777 freighter, registered as VP-BAA, marking another milestone in its fleet modernization strategy. This aircraft joins the two 777Fs already in service, delivered in late 2023, and strengthens the carrier’s position in the global air cargo market.
DHL has completed the repositioning of five Boeing 737-800BSDF freighters from the United States to Europe, as the final aircraft entered service this week with Spain-based Swiftair. The 2000-built unit 28619, which was previously operated by iAero Airways in Phoenix, has now transitioned into commercial CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations for Swiftair.
Korean Air has taken a major step in reshaping its cargo operations by signing an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of eight new 777-8F freighters. The deal underscores the carrier’s strategy to balance both fleet renewal and growth, ensuring that it remains competitive in the global cargo market as demand patterns evolve.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) in South Carolina and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) in Germany have signed a new partnership agreement aimed at enhancing their cargo operations. The initiative represents a strategic collaboration between two well-positioned airports to attract and better serve joint customers while strengthening their role in global freight networks.
MY FREIGHTER, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched a new twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F service between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands. This move marks a strategic expansion of the airline’s European footprint and enhances its air cargo capacity linking Central Asia with Western Europe.
Warsaw Cargo, a Poland-based startup carrier, has officially obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Polish Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), marking a crucial milestone ahead of the company’s planned launch of freighter operations. The certificate, designated AOC number PL-083, provides Warsaw Cargo with the necessary regulatory approval to begin commercial services with its Airbus A321F fleet.
