MY FREIGHTER, the Uzbekistan-based cargo airline, has officially launched a new twice-weekly Boeing 767-300F service between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in the Netherlands. This move marks a strategic expansion of the airline’s European footprint and enhances its air cargo capacity linking Central Asia with Western Europe.
Ascend Airways Malaysia has officially entered Phase 4 of the Air Operator Certification (AOC) process and is moving closer to its planned November 2025 launch of cargo operations. The airline’s first freighter aircraft, a Boeing 737-800SF, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur in mid-August, a key milestone to complete the final certification stages under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority of…
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.
Air Belgium’s cargo division has officially been transferred to CMA CGM Group, a global logistics leader in sea, land, air, and integrated supply chain services. The move, approved by the Business Court of Walloon Brabant in March 2025, was finalized following the issuance of new Belgian operating licenses by the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority (BCAA).
CMA CGM Air Cargo, the cargo airline division of French shipping giant CMA CGM Group, has expanded its dedicated air fleet with the delivery of a Boeing B777F freighter, carrying serial number 68187. The aircraft is powered by GE90-110B1/115B engines, among the most powerful and reliable engines for long-haul freighter operations.
SkyTaxi, a Poland-based charter and cargo airline, reported a net profit of $4.8 million for the full year 2024, based on total revenues of $69.6 million. This performance underscores the carrier’s consistent profitability in a niche market dominated by ad hoc cargo and passenger services, including operations under ACMI and government contracts.
Pattaya Airways, a Thailand-based regional cargo carrier, is preparing to induct its third aircraft, an ATR72-500F, into its fleet under a dry lease agreement during Q2 2026. The airline is also actively soliciting offers for additional leased aircraft, signaling an expansion strategy in response to rising regional cargo demand.
Cargojet, a leading Canadian provider of time-sensitive air cargo services, has successfully completed the issuance of US$183 million in senior unsecured notes. The offering, announced earlier, was closed at a fixed interest rate of 4.599%, with a maturity date set for 2030. These notes are not backed by specific assets, indicating investor confidence in the company’s long-term creditworthiness.
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…
HALO AirFinance, a prominent U.S.-based aviation finance provider, has successfully closed a senior term loan facility aimed at supporting an established cargo airline based in the Middle East. The loan is specifically structured to finance a Boeing 747-400ERF, a mature widebody freighter, and will contribute significantly to the airline’s working capital requirements.
