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Kalitta Air Receives First Boeing 777-300ERSF for Expanded Cargo Operations

Kalitta Air, a major U.S.-based cargo carrier, has expanded its long-haul capabilities with the delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ERSF, serial number 32785. This aircraft, known as “The Big Twin” in the cargo industry, has been leased and is powered by GE90-115B engines. The conversion from a passenger to a freighter aircraft was completed by…

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TAAG Angola Considers Expanding Fleet with Additional B737-800BCF and Widebody Freighter

TAAG Angola Airlines is evaluating the addition of a second Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) and potentially a widebody freighter as it seeks to meet the growing demand for air cargo transport across Africa and beyond. This prospective fleet expansion would enhance TAAG’s capacity to handle increased cargo volumes on regional routes while also supporting…

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JD Airlines Takes Delivery of B737-800BCF for Expanding Cargo Fleet

JD Airlines, a growing player in China’s cargo aviation market, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), serial number 30697. Leased and equipped with CFM56-7B26 engines, this freighter addition aligns with JD Airlines’ strategy to expand its air cargo capabilities amidst increasing demand for air freight services across China. The B737-800BCF is…

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EVA Air Anticipates On-Time B787 Deliveries, Potential B777F Delay Due to Boeing Strike

Taiwan’s EVA Air has announced that its scheduled deliveries of Boeing 787 aircraft are expected to proceed on time, despite the ongoing strike at Boeing. However, the airline anticipates potential delays in the delivery of its Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) aircraft due to production slowdowns related to the labor strike. This development reflects EVA Air’s…

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Raya Airways Launches Penang–Hong Kong Cargo Route

Raya Airways has launched a new cargo service connecting Penang International Airport and Hong Kong, with the inaugural flight taking off on October 28, 2024. This service will run five times per week, utilizing A321-200(PCF) freighter aircraft to meet the high demand for express freight across Southeast Asia. The Penang-Hong Kong route is part of…

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Udi Sharon Appointed CEO of Challenge Airlines IL

Challenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as the new CEO of Challenge Airlines IL. Sharon brings extensive experience from Israel’s logistics and airfreight sectors and joins Challenge Group’s senior management team to enhance the airline’s local and international operations.

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Poste Air Cargo Adds Second Boeing 737-800BCF to Fleet

Italian carrier Poste Air Cargo is expanding its capacity by introducing a second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), serial number 34280. This addition is expected to enter service shortly, joining the first B737-800BCF which is currently being painted. Poste Air Cargo’s strategic move to enhance its fleet reflects the rising demand for air freight…

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Allied Air Cargo Adds Second Boeing 737-800F to Fleet

Allied Air Cargo, a Nigerian-based carrier, recently expanded its fleet by taking delivery of a second Boeing 737-800 Freighter, with serial number 30146. This addition reflects Allied Air’s commitment to boosting cargo capabilities across West and Central Africa, where demand for air freight is growing. The aircraft’s efficiency and payload capacity are well-suited to meet…

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DHL Express Partners with Central Airlines for China-Europe Cargo Expansion

DHL Express has expanded its cargo operations by partnering with Central Airlines to launch Boeing 777F services connecting Shenzhen, China, with its Leipzig hub in Germany. Central Airlines will provide Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (CMI) services for this dedicated 777F, marking the airline’s first collaboration with DHL in China. This new route aims to strengthen…

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Texel Air Returns Final Boeing 737-300F for Lease Transfer to Armenia Airways

Texel Air, a Bahrain-based cargo airline, has bid farewell to its last Boeing 737-300F, serial number 27459, A9C-APC. This aircraft, previously a key component of Texel Air’s fleet, was returned to its lessor Kahala Aviation Leasing and will soon enter service with Armenia Airways. The retirement of the Boeing 737-300F marks a strategic shift for…