In a significant development within the cargo sector, WestJet, the Canadian airline, is facing a strategic shift with the resignation of Kirsten de Bruijn, Executive Vice President of Cargo. This move comes as WestJet evaluates the future of its cargo operations, specifically the winding down of its freighter activities.
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.
SolitAir, based in the UAE, has recently expanded its cargo fleet capabilities by taking delivery of a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter). This aircraft, bearing serial number 33023, has been acquired on a wet lease from ASL Aviation Holdings, a prominent Ireland-based aviation services company.
US-based aircraft leasing firm Crestone Air Partners has announced the acquisition of two Boeing B737-800 aircraft, including one passenger version leased to UK-based leisure airline TUI, and one Boeing B737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) leased to Bulgarian operator Compass Air Cargo.
Amazon (US) has begun a strategic reassignment of its fleet, with a B737-800BCF, serial 32608, moved from Atlas Air (US) to Sun Country Airlines (US) for CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations. This marks the first of eight narrowbody aircraft set to leave the Atlas Air fleet in 2025, reflecting Amazon’s evolving logistics strategy.
JD Airlines (China) has taken delivery of its tenth Boeing 737-800BCF, with serial number 30709, marking the completion of its 2024 deal with AerCap (Ireland) for four converted freighter aircraft. This delivery solidifies JD Airlines’ position as a key player in the burgeoning air cargo market in China.
Chisholm Enterprises, headquartered in Bahrain, has confirmed its intention to expand its fleet of Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighters) in 2025. This growth strategy includes the addition of two or three aircraft specifically for its subsidiary, Texel Air Australasia, based in New Zealand.
BBAM, a leading aircraft leasing company based in the United States, has leased a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), identified by serial 30696, to GOL (Brazil). This freighter will be used by GOL to support logistics operations for Mercado Libre, one of Brazil’s largest e-commerce platforms.
SolitAir (UAE) has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of a Boeing B737-800BCF. The aircraft, identified by serial 32686, is provided on a wet lease from ASL Airlines Ireland and is powered by CFM56-7B26 engines.
Air Master, an Egyptian cargo carrier, has commenced operations on a new route between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST). The service is being operated with a Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) and will run until the end of February 2025.
