Astral Aviation, a Nairobi-based cargo airline, has taken delivery of its first Boeing B767-300F freighter, marking a key milestone in its fleet modernization and expansion strategy. The aircraft is identified by serial number 24146, and it becomes the airline’s most capable long-haul freighter to date.
HAECO (Hong Kong) has announced a new maintenance partnership with SF Airlines (China) to conduct C-checkson the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 747 freighters (B747F). The checks will be carried out at HAECO’s state-of-the-art facilities in Hong Kong, further strengthening the MRO provider’s foothold in the cargo maintenance segment.
China Cargo Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F), expanding its dedicated cargo fleet with one of the most capable long-haul freighters in the market. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 69512, is powered by GE90-110B1 engines, known for their reliability and efficiency in heavy-duty operations.
Boeing has confirmed that a total of 11 B777 freighters were ordered during March 2025, highlighting continued demand for long-haul cargo capacity. Of the total, eight aircraft were ordered by FedEx Express (US), while the remaining three were attributed to an undisclosed customer.
HALO AirFinance (US) has announced the successful closing of a mezzanine loan transaction in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Japan), secured by a Boeing 747-8F freighter. The deal supports a US-based air cargo operator and highlights continued interest in structured aircraft financing solutions for widebody freighter assets.
FedEx Feeder, the regional cargo arm of FedEx Express in the United States, has taken delivery of a new ATR72-600F freighter, serial number 1765. The aircraft is operated by Swiftair, based in Spain, and is powered by PW127M engines developed by Pratt & Whitney.
DHL Aviation has expanded its widebody freighter fleet with the delivery of a new Boeing 777F, bearing serial number 68145. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1 engines and will be operated by AeroLogic, a joint venture between DHL and Lufthansa Cargo, based in Germany.
Astral Aviation, based in Kenya, is undertaking significant changes to its cargo fleet. The airline has decided to phase out its B757 Freighters, B727-200 Freighters, and DC9 Freighters as part of a broader strategy to modernize and streamline its operations. This move is aligned with the airline’s focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
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.
Air Hong Kong has announced plans to retire its last three Airbus A300-600F freighters in 2025, marking the next phase in its fleet modernization strategy. Originally set for an earlier transition to an all-A330F fleet, the airline has now adjusted its timeline, with the process expected to be completed a year later than planned.
