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ANA Finalizes Acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines and Adds B747Fs

ANA Holdings has finalized the acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) from Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), officially integrating the cargo operator and its Boeing 747 freighter fleet into the ANA Group. This strategic consolidation marks a significant milestone in Japan’s air cargo industry and positions ANA as a more formidable player in international freight operations.

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Kazakhstan to Launch National Cargo Airline in 2026

Kazakhstan is preparing to establish a national cargo airline in early 2026, according to an official announcement by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund. The initiative is part of a government directive aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s strategic position as a major air cargo hub in Central Asia.

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My Freighter To Launch Shanghai–Amsterdam Cargo Route Via Tashkent

My Freighter, the Uzbekistan-based all-cargo airline, has announced plans to launch twice-weekly scheduled cargo flights connecting Shanghai Pudong (PVG) and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) with a stopover at its primary hub in Tashkent (TAS). The new route will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 767-300 freighter aircraft.

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Lufthansa Cargo, IndiGo Partner On Dhaka–LAX Cargo Corridor

Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with IndiGo CarGo to establish a new Dhaka–Los Angeles cargo corridor, enhancing connectivity between South Asia and North America. Under this agreement, IndiGo CarGo operates a dedicated Airbus A321 freighter from Dhaka (DAC) via Kolkata (CCU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), where the cargo is then transferred onto Lufthansa’s transpacific freighter service to Los Angeles (LAX).

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FlyKhiva Plans To Lease Three B767-300Fs By 2025

FlyKhiva, a cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, is planning to lease up to three Boeing 767-300F aircraft by the end of 2025, signaling an aggressive expansion of its freighter fleet. The move reflects FlyKhiva’s ambition to enhance its capacity and solidify its presence in long-haul cargo markets connecting Asia and Europe.

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MAS Plans Steady Freighter Fleet Growth Through 2030

MAS (Mexico), a growing cargo airline, has revealed plans to add one to two freighters per year until 2030, signaling a steady and measured fleet expansion strategy aligned with rising demand in the air cargo sector. The airline also announced that broader fleet development plans for the next decade are currently under internal review.

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China Southern Enhances Fleet with A321neo and B777F Deliveries

China Southern Airlines, one of the leading carriers in Asia, has recently expanded its fleet with the addition of two new aircraft. The airline took delivery of an Airbus A321neo, serial number 12438, equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines, and a Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F), serial number 67824, powered by GE90-110B1 engines.

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GlobalX and DHL Sign ACMI Agreement for Cargo Operations Through Q3 2025

Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX), a US-based charter airline specializing in ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter services, has signed a significant ACMI contract with DHL, a global leader in logistics and express delivery. This agreement entails GlobalX operating cargo flights within DHL’s extensive network, with the contract extending into the third quarter of 2025.​

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FedEx Express Expands Fleet with New Boeing 777F Delivery

FedEx Express, a leader in global logistics and air cargo services, has expanded its fleet with the addition of a new Boeing 777F freighter. This aircraft, bearing serial number 66267 and registration N841FD, is powered by GE90-110B1L engines, known for their efficiency and reliability.