China Cargo Airlines, a leading cargo carrier based in China and part of the China Eastern Airlines Group, has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 69513. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, supplied by GE Aerospace, a widely trusted engine option for the B777 family.
Air Lease Corporation (ALC), a major U.S.-based aircraft leasing company, has canceled its outstanding order for seven Airbus A350F freighters, significantly altering the leasing landscape for Airbus’s next-generation cargo aircraft. The cancellation leaves AviLease, a Saudi Arabia-based leasing firm, as the sole lessor on Airbus’s A350F order book.
Stratos, a leading aircraft asset manager and investment specialist, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300aircraft to Amazon, where it will undergo passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. The transaction represents a key step in Amazon’s expanding air cargo operations and showcases Stratos’ expertise in facilitating strategic fleet placements.
Amazon has completed the purchase of its first Airbus A330-300, serial number 1359, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. This acquisition is seen as part of Amazon’s broader strategy to diversify and reinforce its logistics and air cargo capabilities through direct aircraft ownership.
Africa Charter Airline, based in South Africa, has expanded its freighter operations by placing a second Boeing 737-400F into ACMI service for BidAir Cargo, also based in South Africa. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 24446, further strengthens the partnership between the two companies in the fast-growing African cargo market.
European Air Transport (EAT), a cargo airline based in Germany and a key operator for DHL Aviation, has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-300P2F freighter. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number 1338, is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines and is part of EAT’s ongoing effort to modernize and expand its long-haul cargo fleet.
AirExplore, a Slovakian ACMI and cargo operator, has announced the sublease of one Boeing 737-800F freighter to ASL Airlines Belgium. The move marks another step in the regional redistribution of freighter capacity across Europe as cargo operators continue to optimize their fleets for evolving demand patterns.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), further expanding its cargo capabilities. The aircraft, bearing serial number 33551, has been leased and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, one of the most commonly used and reliable engine types in the 737NG family.
Cargojet, a leading Canadian provider of time-sensitive air cargo services, has successfully completed the issuance of US$183 million in senior unsecured notes. The offering, announced earlier, was closed at a fixed interest rate of 4.599%, with a maturity date set for 2030. These notes are not backed by specific assets, indicating investor confidence in the company’s long-term creditworthiness.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo operator, has taken delivery of one Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), bearing serial number 33567, on lease from BBAM, a leading global aircraft leasing company headquartered in the United States. This delivery reinforces SolitAir’s commitment to expanding its freighter fleet and enhancing cargo operations across the Middle East.
