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Swiftair To Add First Boeing 737-800BDSF From World Star Aviation

Swiftair S.A. is preparing to expand its cargo capabilities with the upcoming delivery of its first Boeing 737-800BDSF, a 2004-vintage aircraft converted into freighter configuration by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The unit is being dry leased from World Star Aviation, a global lessor active in the freighter leasing segment.

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Air Canada Freighters Continue Operating Amid Work Stoppage

Air Canada has confirmed that its dedicated freighter operations will remain active despite the suspension of passenger and belly cargo services as a strike and lockout took effect shortly after midnight on August 16. The work stoppage, involving members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), has already halted most passenger flights, but the airline’s cargo…

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Awesome Cargo Launches First A330-200P2F Operations

Awesome Cargo has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A330-200P2F, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s growth as it becomes Mexico’s third airline to operate the A330P2F type. The entry into service took place on August 12, 2025, with the aircraft making its inaugural revenue flight from Mexico City Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) to China, via Anchorage (ANC).

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ASL Airlines Ireland to Operate A330-300P2Fs for Saudia Cargo

ASL Airlines Ireland is set to reintroduce the Airbus A330 to its fleet, marking a return to widebody cargo operations. The Dublin-based carrier will soon begin operating two A330-300P2F (passenger-to-freighter conversion) aircraft, both powered by CF6 engines, under an ACMI service agreement with Saudia Cargo.

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CMA CGM Becomes Launch Customer For Airbus A350F

CMA CGM has officially taken the role of launch customer for the Airbus A350F freighter, following the cancellation of seven aircraft orders by Air Lease Corporation. The French shipping and logistics giant confirmed its position in a recent LinkedIn post, highlighting its commitment to operating eight A350Fs through its dedicated air cargo subsidiary, CMA CGM Air Cargo.

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Boeing Delivers 300th 777F To Emirates

Boeing has reached a major production milestone with the delivery of its 300th 777F aircraft, with Emirates taking delivery of the landmark freighter. The aircraft, MSN 68621, departed Boeing’s Everett facility in Washington (PAE) on 8 August 2025 bound for Hong Kong (HKG).

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My Freighter Launches PVG–TAS–AMS Cargo Route

My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched scheduled cargo operations on a new Shanghai Pudong (PVG) – Tashkent (TAS) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) route. This development marks a strategic expansion for the carrier, enhancing connectivity between Asia and Europe via its main hub in Uzbekistan.

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ULS Welcomes Second A330-300P2F To Its Fleet

ULS Airlines Cargo has announced the arrival of its second Airbus A330-300P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion), further strengthening the airline’s position in the global air cargo market. The aircraft, registered TC-GOU, joins the existing A330-300P2F already in service, adding significant capacity to the carrier’s long-haul and regional freight operations.

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IAI Completes First Trent 1000 Engine Installation On B777-300ERSF

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first installation of a Trent 1000 engine on its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, marking a major milestone in the aircraft’s operational capabilities. This aircraft type, converted from passenger to cargo configuration for the first time globally by IAI, offers significantly increased cargo volume and an impressive payload capacity of 100 tonnes.