China Southern Airlines is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO) of its cargo subsidiary, China Southern Air Logistics, with the listing expected to take place in Hong Kong. The move is aimed at raising substantial capital to support the division’s growth, amid strong demand in the global air freight sector.
Asiana Cargo, the cargo division of South Korea’s Asiana Airlines, is in the final stages of its acquisition by Air Incheon, marking a pivotal moment in the consolidation of the country’s air freight market. Following regulatory approvals by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT), the unified cargo airline is expected to officially launch in July 2025.
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.
Raya Airways, a prominent cargo airline based in Malaysia, has recently bolstered its fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 767-200BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter). This aircraft, bearing serial number 22218, is leased from Cargo Aircraft Management, a US-based company.
Safe Air Kenya, a prominent cargo airline based in Nairobi, has bolstered its fleet with the addition of its first Boeing 737-400 Freighter (B737-400F), bearing serial number 29202. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in the airline’s efforts to enhance its cargo services across the East African region.
SolitAir, a UAE-based startup carrier, is poised to take delivery of its first dry-leased Boeing B737-800F shortly after it receives its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) later this month. The freighter will mark the beginning of the airline’s ambitious plan to build a fleet of 10 freighters by mid-2026.
FedEx Express, a major US-based cargo airline, has officially joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as an associate member. This new membership enables FedEx to engage closely with ALTA’s extensive network, which includes airlines and aviation-related companies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The move reflects FedEx’s commitment to strengthening its partnerships within the Latin…
Hyundai Glovis, a major shareholder in South Korea’s Air Incheon, is set to evaluate its preemptive acquisition rights for the airline. This decision will be made based on Air Incheon’s advancements in operational improvements, the profitability of Asiana Cargo, and planned aircraft replacements, all of which are key indicators of the airline’s future potential and…
Fly Vaayu has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), officially positioning it as the UAE’s first and only all-cargo airline.
