US-based aircraft leasing firm Crestone Air Partners has announced the acquisition of two Boeing B737-800 aircraft, including one passenger version leased to UK-based leisure airline TUI, and one Boeing B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) leased to Bulgarian operator Compass Air Cargo.
Stratos has delivered an Airbus A330-300P2F on a long-term operating lease to MNG Airlines, a Turkish cargo airline operating worldwide. The aircraft, MSN 1510, was converted into a freighter by EFW in Dresden, marking the second such conversion completed by Stratos at this facility.
SF Airlines (China) has further expanded its dedicated freighter fleet, reaching 90 aircraft with the latest delivery of a B767-300BCF at its Shenzhen base. This milestone solidifies SF Airlines’ position as China’s largest cargo airlineand strengthens its regional and international logistics capabilities.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) (US) has taken redelivery of its first Airbus A330-300P2F, serial 356, marking a milestone in the company’s expanding freighter fleet. The aircraft is set to be leased through ATSG’s subsidiary, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), which specializes in freighter leasing solutions.
Tashkent-based cargo airline My Freighter has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200F, MSN 32386, from Titan Aviation Holdings, a freighter leasing subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings. The aircraft, registered as UK75001, is 23.6 years old and will strengthen My Freighter’s cargo operations.
Sky Vision Airlines (Egypt) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321-200P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) conversion, serial 1707, on lease from Juniper Aviation Investments (Singapore). This aircraft marks a significant milestone in the airline’s expansion into dedicated cargo operations, leveraging the efficiency and payload capabilities of the A321-200P2F.
Embraer Commercial Aviation has announced the establishment of a dedicated Global Leasing and Freighter teambased in Amsterdam, reinforcing its commitment to aircraft leasing and the growing demand for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions. The new division will be led by Oliver Gerg, who assumes the role of Senior Vice President Global Leasing and Freighter, bringing extensive expertise in aviation leasing and fleet management.
Georgian Airlines has officially retired its sole Boeing 737-800BCF, serial 28595, which was previously operating under a lease agreement. This decision signals a shift in the airline’s cargo strategy, with a potential realignment of its fleet composition.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo airline, has expanded its freighter fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800BCF, identified by serial number 30879. The aircraft is operated by ASL Airlines Ireland and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability in the carrier’s expanding logistics network.
SmartLynx Airlines, a Latvia-based ACMI and charter operator, has announced plans to transition to a single-type fleetby mid-2025. The airline will operate exclusively Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft while scaling down its A321F freighter operations.
