Bridges Air Cargo has confirmed plans to commence service in November 2025 with the world’s first Embraer E190F, following successful registration and approval from Transport Malta’s Civil Aviation Directorate. The aircraft, a 2010-vintage unit bearing serial number 19000360, previously operated with Avianca El Salvador before undergoing freighter conversion.
Cargojet, Canada’s leading cargo airline, has announced plans to sell two of its older Boeing 767-300 freighters during the third quarter of 2025, in an effort to improve liquidity and optimize fleet composition. At the same time, the company has signed a letter of intent to acquire a converted 767-300F, which is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026.
Qatar Airways has entered an agreement with Mammoth Freighters (US) for the conversion of five Boeing 777 passenger aircraft into freighters, responding to continued delivery delays of the B777-8F, for which the airline has 34 firm orders and 16 options. The first of the converted aircraft—a B777-200LRMF—is expected to be delivered later in 2025.
Stratos, a leading aircraft asset manager and investment specialist, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300aircraft to Amazon, where it will undergo passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. The transaction represents a key step in Amazon’s expanding air cargo operations and showcases Stratos’ expertise in facilitating strategic fleet placements.
Amazon has completed the purchase of its first Airbus A330-300, serial number 1359, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 772B-60 engines. This acquisition is seen as part of Amazon’s broader strategy to diversify and reinforce its logistics and air cargo capabilities through direct aircraft ownership.
Avianca Cargo, the freight division of Colombia’s national airline, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200P2F, identified by serial number 1342, marking a significant milestone in the carrier’s fleet modernization program. This aircraft is the second of two widebody conversions the airline had planned, underscoring its commitment to expanding long-haul cargo capabilities.
Embraer, in collaboration with lessor Regional One, has announced that Bridges Air Cargo, based in Malta, will be the launch operator of the new E190F freighter conversion program. The first of two converted aircraft is expected to begin operating in Bridges’ fleet during the third quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone in Embraer’s expansion into the cargo aircraft market.
EFW (Germany), the specialist in passenger-to-freighter conversions, has redelivered the first of three A330-200P2F aircraft to Air Lease (US). This aircraft will be operated by Awesome Cargo (Mexico), expanding the carrier’s capacity for cargo transport.
EVA Air, based in Taiwan, has announced plans to convert three of its Boeing B777 aircraft into dedicated freighters, a strategic move that will expand the airline’s cargo fleet to 12 aircraft. The conversion effort reflects the airline’s proactive response to growing air freight demand in Asia and globally.
Challenge Group, based in Malta, has officially launched its B777-300ERSF conversion program as part of a strategic plan to expand its freighter operations. The company intends to induct the first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter into its fleet in 2025, reflecting a significant shift toward higher-capacity, long-range cargo operations.
