Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of the HNA Aviation Group, has officially received its second Airbus A330-200P2F, further strengthening its growing freighter operations. The delivery underlines the carrier’s continued role in supporting China’s expanding air cargo market, particularly amid the country’s increasing reliance on converted widebody freighters to handle growing logistics demand.
KF Aerospace has taken delivery of its third and final ATR 72-500 as part of the company’s recently renewed ten-year contract with Canadian courier Purolator. The aircraft, built in 2002 and registered under MSN 685 (ex-FlyCAA), will undergo modification into a large-cargo-door freighter, strengthening KF Aerospace’s specialized express cargo operations.
Bridges Air Cargo has confirmed plans to commence service in November 2025 with the world’s first Embraer E190F, following successful registration and approval from Transport Malta’s Civil Aviation Directorate. The aircraft, a 2010-vintage unit bearing serial number 19000360, previously operated with Avianca El Salvador before undergoing freighter conversion.
DHL, through its joint venture carrier AeroLogic, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter directly from the manufacturer. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 68149 and will be registered in Germany as D-AERB. Equipped with a pair of General Electric GE90 engines, the freighter will enhance AeroLogic’s capacity on high-demand long-haul cargo routes.
CAM has brought an Airbus A330-300 (MSN 1146) out of long-term storage and transferred it for freighter conversion in China. The aircraft, built in 2010 and powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, was ferried from Châteauroux (CHR) in France to Guangzhou (CAN), where it will undergo conversion at ST Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services in cooperation with EFW.
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.
