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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
DHL has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of €19.8 billion (approximately $23 billion). This marks a 3.9% decline compared to the same period in 2024, as the global logistics giant continues to navigate trade disruptions and geopolitical instability.
Ascend Airways Malaysia has officially entered Phase 4 of the Air Operator Certification (AOC) process and is moving closer to its planned November 2025 launch of cargo operations. The airline’s first freighter aircraft, a Boeing 737-800SF, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur in mid-August, a key milestone to complete the final certification stages under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority of…
Cargojet, Canada’s leading cargo airline, has announced plans to sell two of its older Boeing 767-300 freighters during the third quarter of 2025, in an effort to improve liquidity and optimize fleet composition. At the same time, the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire a converted 767-300F, which is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026.
One Air, the UK-based cargo airline, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter, marking a significant step in the carrier’s fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68454, will carry the registration G-ONEG and is expected to enter active service shortly following final delivery procedures.
AirZeta, formerly known as Air Incheon, has officially completed the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo divisionand begun operations under its new identity. The transaction, valued at $322.5 million, was finalized on 1 August 2025, following the formal transfer of all rights and obligations related to Asiana’s international freighter cargo operations the day before.
