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.
Oman Air Cargo is undergoing a strategic fleet restructuring, moving from an insourced freighter model to an outsourced one. Under this plan, the airline is slimming its fleet to a single widebody type and has already sold a Boeing 737‑800F, serial 35108.
EnComm Aviation, a startup cargo carrier based in Kenya, has officially received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC)from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), clearing the regulatory path for commercial flight operations. The company has also confirmed its intention to introduce ATP freighters into its fleet, targeting underserved regional cargo markets.
7 Air, a U.S.-based cargo carrier, has announced plans to expand its freighter fleet by acquiring three additional B737-800F aircraft by the end of 2025. The move aligns with the airline’s strategy to scale operations in response to rising demand for e-commerce and regional cargo logistics.
Cargolux, the Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline, reported a strong financial performance for 2024, with revenues climbing 12.9% year-on-year to $3.3 billion. More notably, the airline achieved a 56.6% increase in net profit, reaching $448 million, underscoring the carrier’s successful adaptation to a post-pandemic global cargo market.
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.
