A Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air ACT, a Turkish cargo carrier flying on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo, was involved in a serious runway excursion at Hong Kong International Airport following its arrival from Dubai. The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown, colliding with a ground service vehicle before coming to rest partially in the adjacent sea area.
UPS is preparing to take delivery of a Boeing 767-300ERF from Boeing, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s largest and most reliable cargo operators. The aircraft, identified by MSN 67981, is powered by a pair of CF6-80C2B6F engines, a proven workhorse in the freighter sector known for reliability and performance.
DHL, through its joint venture carrier AeroLogic, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter directly from the manufacturer. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 68149 and will be registered in Germany as D-AERB. Equipped with a pair of General Electric GE90 engines, the freighter will enhance AeroLogic’s capacity on high-demand long-haul cargo routes.
FedEx has marked a major milestone in its global cargo network with the launch of its first dedicated flight to Saudi Arabia. On September 2, 2025, a Boeing 777 Freighter landed at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH), signaling the integrator’s expanded commitment to the Middle East region.
Bain Capital and Atlas Air, through their subsidiary Titan Aviation Leasing, have announced the launch of Titan Aircraft Investments II, a new freighter aircraft investment platform backed by a $410 million capital commitment. This initiative aims to provide innovative leasing solutions and meet the growing global demand for dedicated cargo aircraft capacity.
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third Boeing 777 freighter, registered as VP-BAA, marking another milestone in its fleet modernization strategy. This aircraft joins the two 777Fs already in service, delivered in late 2023, and strengthens the carrier’s position in the global air cargo market.
Korean Air has taken a major step in reshaping its cargo operations by signing an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of eight new 777-8F freighters. The deal underscores the carrier’s strategy to balance both fleet renewal and growth, ensuring that it remains competitive in the global cargo market as demand patterns evolve.
MY FREIGHTER, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched a new twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F service between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands. This move marks a strategic expansion of the airline’s European footprint and enhances its air cargo capacity linking Central Asia with Western Europe.
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…
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).
