Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), two leading aerospace organizations in India, are partnering to develop a new Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA).
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ASL Airlines Ireland is set to reintroduce the Airbus A330 to its fleet, marking a return to widebody cargo operations. The Dublin-based carrier will soon begin operating two A330-300P2F (passenger-to-freighter conversion) aircraft, both powered by CF6 engines, under an ACMI service agreement with Saudia Cargo.
XEJet, a Lagos-based airline, has bolstered its fleet with the acquisition of a fourth Bombardier CRJ200 aircraft, bearing the serial number 7937. This aircraft is owned by Regional One, a prominent aviation asset management firm headquartered in the United States.
Azul Cargo Express, the cargo division of Azul Airlines in Brazil, has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of its second A321P2F (Passenger to Freighter) aircraft, serial number 2759. Leased from AerCap, an Ireland-based global leader in aviation leasing, this newly converted freighter is scheduled to enter service by February 2025. The A321P2F offers a robust and flexible solution for Azul Cargo Express…
Southwest Airlines is advancing its long-running fleet modernization strategy with the upcoming delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX, further reinforcing its position as the world’s largest operator of the 737 family. The new aircraft, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 36986 and registration N8980Q, will soon join the carrier’s expanding MAX fleet as part of its continuous renewal program.
WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline, is actively considering opportunities to sublease some of its Boeing 737-800BCF(Boeing Converted Freighter) aircraft. This strategic move aims to maximize the value and utilization of its freighter fleet amid fluctuating demand in cargo operations.
Boeing has released a forecast indicating that the global air cargo fleet will expand significantly over the next two decades, increasing from 2,340 freighters in 2023 to 3,900 airplanes by 2043. This projected two-thirds growth reflects rising demand for air cargo services, fueled by e-commerce growth, global trade, and the need for expedited logistics solutions. Boeing’s forecast underscores the resilience and expansion potential…
