KLM Cargo has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-400ERF, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 33695, operated by Martinair, a subsidiary of the KLM Group. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B5F engines and is expected to reinforce the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity across major trade routes.
Challenge Group, based in Malta, has acquired its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38284, which will be converted into a dedicated freighter by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv. The aircraft is expected to be redelivered in Q1 2026, marking a key step in the group’s fleet expansion into the long-haul cargo sector.
Thai Airways International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Kansas Modification Center to establish a joint venture dedicated to converting B777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo freighters. This strategic collaboration aims to capitalize on the growing demand for cargo capacity amid a continuing global shift in air freight logistics.
Alliance Airlines, based in Australia, has expanded its Embraer fleet with the delivery of a new E190 aircraft, bearing serial number 19000045. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10E6 engines, manufactured by GE Aviation, further strengthening the airline’s operational capacity and fleet consistency.
Air China has expanded its fleet with the recent delivery of one COMAC C909, bearing serial number 10180. The aircraft is powered by CF34-10A engines, a regional-class turbofan engine developed by GE Aviation, widely known for its efficiency and reliability.
Emirates, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its cargo operations with the delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter, identified by serial number 68620. This new addition enhances Emirates SkyCargo’s capacity amid growing global demand for air freight solutions.
Aeras Aviation, a U.S.-based aviation asset management and engine trading firm, has announced the acquisition of three CF6-80C2 engines, further expanding its inventory of widely used widebody powerplants. In addition, the company revealed it will take two more CF6-80C2 engines on consignment, enhancing its service capabilities for MROs and leasing clients.
GE Aerospace has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, reporting robust growth across all key metrics. The company posted $9.9 billion in revenue, marking an 11% increase year-over-year, driven by strong demand for commercial and defense-related aviation technologies.
Aircraft Engine Lease Finance (AELF), a US-based engine leasing and asset management firm, has reported a series of transactions in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting strong activity in the secondary market for engines and airframes. The company leased out two CF6-80C engines and completed the sale of three additional engines alongside three Airbus A330-200 airframes, specifically serial numbers 970, 466, and…
KLM Cityhopper, the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has expanded its fleet with the addition of one Embraer E190, leased from Eastern Airways (United Kingdom) under a wet lease arrangement. The aircraft is identified by serial number 19000661 and is powered by CF34-10E5 engines from GE Aviation.
