A Boeing 747 freighter operated by Air ACT, a Turkish cargo carrier flying on behalf of Emirates SkyCargo, was involved in a serious runway excursion at Hong Kong International Airport following its arrival from Dubai. The aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown, colliding with a ground service vehicle before coming to rest partially in the adjacent sea area.
AirZeta, formerly known as Air Incheon, has officially completed the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ cargo divisionand begun operations under its new identity. The transaction, valued at $322.5 million, was finalized on 1 August 2025, following the formal transfer of all rights and obligations related to Asiana’s international freighter cargo operations the day before.
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.
Francesco Sciortino will join the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines on September 1, 2025, assuming the role of Hub Manager for Frankfurt. He will also serve as Accountable Manager for the Lufthansa airline, marking a key leadership shift at one of Lufthansa’s core operational hubs.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the Boeing 747 freighter, signaling that it is open to acquiring additional B747Fs. The statement comes at a time when many carriers are phasing out older widebody aircraft in favor of newer, more fuel-efficient models, but Atlas…
Western Global Airlines (WGA) has officially inaugurated a base maintenance facility at Arkansas International Airport, marking a significant investment in expanding its in-house maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)operations. This development represents a key strategic step toward enhancing the airline’s operational efficiency and self-sufficiency.
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.
Magma Aviation, a UK-based air cargo solutions provider, is set to enhance its operational capacity with a planned fleet expansion by the second half of 2025. The company aims to secure multiple aircraft, including medium-sized freighters, to complement its existing Boeing 747 international operations. This strategic move is designed to diversify and optimize Magma Aviation’s…
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of Emirates (UAE), has taken a significant step in expanding its operations by wet-leasing two additional Boeing 747 Freighters (B747Fs). This strategic move enhances the carrier’s main deck cargo capacity by 15% at the start of 2025, compared to its capacity in January 2024. The wet-leased B747Fs are set to play a vital…
