Qatar Airways has entered an agreement with Mammoth Freighters (US) for the conversion of five Boeing 777 passenger aircraft into freighters, responding to continued delivery delays of the B777-8F, for which the airline has 34 firm orders and 16 options. The first of the converted aircraft—a B777-200LRMF—is expected to be delivered later in 2025.
Freedom Airline, based in Kenya, has entered into a 12-month wet lease agreement with Sky Vision Airlines of Egypt for the operation of a freighter-configured Airbus A321F, bearing serial number 1707. This strategic move enhances Freedom Airline’s cargo service capabilities amid rising demand for regional and intra-African freight transport.
Air Ghana has made strategic changes to its cargo operations by updating its fleet through wet leases to support DHL Gabon services and other logistics needs. The airline has taken on a Boeing 737-800F, serial number 33805, under a wet lease agreement with AirExplore (Slovakia), replacing a previous B737-800F, serial number 28328, also sourced from AirExplore.
Total Linhas Aéreas, a Brazilian cargo operator, is offering one Boeing 737-400F for lease under an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) arrangement, with a minimum lease term of three months. The offer targets customers seeking short-term cargo lift solutions, particularly in Latin America and potentially other underserved regional markets.
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.
AviaAM Leasing Service Centre, a part of the AviaAM Leasing group, is progressing toward the final stages of a B777-300ER Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project in collaboration with Mammoth Freighters (US). This strategic initiative is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its freighter portfolio and respond to growing…
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.
