Spanish air cargo and wet-lease specialist Swiftair Group is set to undergo a major ownership change following the announcement that Antin Infrastructure Partners will acquire a majority stake in the company through its Mid Cap Fund. While the size and value of the transaction have not been disclosed, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
euroAtlantic Airways, one of Europe’s oldest ACMI service providers, is entering a transformative phase with the launch of its “EAA New Era 2030 Strategic Plan.” Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lisbon, euroAtlantic has long been a key ACMI, charter, and wet lease provider for major airlines including TAP Portugal, Air France, DHL, Azul, Royal Air Maroc, and British Airways….
DHL, through its joint venture carrier AeroLogic, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter directly from the manufacturer. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 68149 and will be registered in Germany as D-AERB. Equipped with a pair of General Electric GE90 engines, the freighter will enhance AeroLogic’s capacity on high-demand long-haul cargo routes.
DHL has completed the repositioning of five Boeing 737-800BSDF freighters from the United States to Europe, as the final aircraft entered service this week with Spain-based Swiftair. The 2000-built unit 28619, which was previously operated by iAero Airways in Phoenix, has now transitioned into commercial CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operations for Swiftair.
DHL has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue of €19.8 billion (approximately $23 billion). This marks a 3.9% decline compared to the same period in 2024, as the global logistics giant continues to navigate trade disruptions and geopolitical instability.
DHL Aviation has expanded its European cargo operations with the delivery of a Boeing B767-300BDSF freighter, serial 28040. The aircraft is being operated by DHL Air Austria and is powered by CF6-80C2B7F engines developed by General Electric, which are widely used for their durability and performance in medium- to long-haul freighter missions.
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has officially completed its acquisition by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. The deal, structured as an all-cash transaction, assigns ATSG an enterprise valuation of approximately US$3.1 billion, signaling a major move within the logistics and air transport sectors.
DHL‘s CEO, Tobias Meyer, has confirmed that the company does not foresee any changes to its fleet in the near future, despite the escalating trade wars that could potentially impact global demand. This statement comes amid concerns that international trade tensions might lead to reduced cargo volumes.
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX), a US-based charter airline specializing in ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) and charter services, has signed a significant ACMI contract with DHL, a global leader in logistics and express delivery. This agreement entails GlobalX operating cargo flights within DHL’s extensive network, with the contract extending into the third quarter of 2025.
ASL Aviation Holdings (Ireland) is set to expand its cargo operations by potentially operating a B737-800BDSF for DHL (Germany). The aircraft, identified by serial 30499, is expected to be flown under CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) service, further strengthening the partnership between the two companies.
