Astral Aviation, a leading cargo airline based in Kenya, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-400F, identified by serial number 27082. The aircraft is leased from Avmax Aircraft Leasing (Canada) and will bolster Astral’s growing cargo operations across Africa and beyond.
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has exercised its option to acquire three additional Airbus A350F freighters, bringing its total order to 10 aircraft. This move aligns with Etihad’s ambitious plans to expand its cargo operations significantly over the next five years.
CAMEX Airlines, a Georgian carrier specializing in cargo operations, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 767-300ERBDSF. The aircraft, bearing serial number 25451, has been leased and is powered by CF6-80C2B6 engines. This addition strengthens CAMEX Airlines’ capabilities in the growing air cargo market.
Air Master, an Egyptian cargo carrier, has commenced operations on a new route between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST). The service is being operated with a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) and will run until the end of February 2025.
Valuejet, a Nigerian airline, has announced its decision to return its leased CRJ200SF, serial number 7452, as part of a strategy to reassess the viability of the cargo market in the country. This move reflects Valuejet’s focus on aligning its operations with market conditions before committing to additional freighter aircraft.
Express Cargo Airlines, an Indonesian cargo operator, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a second Boeing 737-300F, serial number 28200. The aircraft was acquired from fellow Indonesian operator Black Stone Airlines, marking another step in Express Cargo Airlines’ growth strategy.
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo arm of Malaysia Airlines, to strengthen their air freight networks. This collaboration will enhance connectivity and cargo capacity across key global destinations.
Supernova Airlines, a Ukraine-based carrier, has successfully completed its first cargo charter flight utilizing a Boeing 737-800F. This inaugural flight represents a significant achievement for Supernova Airlines as it expands into the air cargo sector, aiming to meet the increasing demand for logistics and freight services within and beyond Ukraine. The Boeing 737-800F, a popular choice for cargo…
LATAM Airlines Group, based in Chile, has sold one of its Boeing 767-300F freighters, serial 30780, to Jetran (US), beginning a planned reduction of its freighter fleet. This transaction represents the first of three B767-300F units that LATAM intends to remove, reflecting an adjustment in its fleet strategy to optimize operations and asset management.
AEI Aeronautical Engineers (US) has announced that its client, Allied Air of Nigeria, has taken ownership of a second AEI B737-800SF, identified by serial number 30146. The acquisition was finalized through a third-party transaction, reinforcing Allied Air’s commitment to expanding its freighter capacity. Allied Air, a leading cargo carrier in Nigeria, aims to grow its fleet of AEI-converted B737-800SF freighters to…
