Kazakhstan is preparing to establish a national cargo airline in early 2026, according to an official announcement by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna National Welfare Fund. The initiative is part of a government directive aimed at strengthening Kazakhstan’s strategic position as a major air cargo hub in Central Asia.
FedEx Express, the global express transportation company based in the United States, has taken delivery of a Boeing 767-300 Freighter, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 67543. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B6F engines, produced by GE Aerospace, and is part of the carrier’s ongoing investment in modernizing and expanding its widebody freighter fleet.
DHL Express has officially concluded the fleet modernization of its affiliate Air Hong Kong, retiring the last A300-600F in favor of an all-A330F freighter fleet. The final A300-600F, bearing serial number 856, has exited the fleet, marking the end of an era and the completion of a multi-phase transition to newer, more capable aircraft.
China Airlines, the flag carrier of Taiwan, has received a new Boeing 777 Freighter (B777F) as part of its ongoing cargo fleet modernization program. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 68060, is powered by GE90-110B1/115B engines manufactured by GE Aviation. This latest addition underlines the airline’s strategic focus on expanding its long-haul freight capacity in response to sustained global cargo demand.
SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo airline, has unveiled plans to expand its narrowbody freighter fleet to as many as 12 aircraft by the end of 2025, with further ambitions to add up to 10 more aircraft in 2026. The move reflects the airline’s proactive approach to scaling cargo capacity amid growing demand for regional and medium-haul logistics services.
FedEx Express, the global cargo carrier based in the United States, has taken delivery of a Boeing 767-300F, bearing serial number 67541. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B6F engines, manufactured by GE Aerospace, and will bolster the airline’s capacity to handle growing cargo demand across its international network.
KLM Cargo has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-400ERF, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 33695, operated by Martinair, a subsidiary of the KLM Group. The aircraft is powered by CF6-80C2B5F engines and is expected to reinforce the airline’s long-haul cargo capacity across major trade routes.
HALO AirFinance (US) has announced the successful closing of a mezzanine loan transaction in collaboration with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Japan), secured by a Boeing 747-8F freighter. The deal supports a US-based air cargo operator and highlights continued interest in structured aircraft financing solutions for widebody freighter assets.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, the Brazilian low-cost carrier currently undergoing restructuring proceedings, has submitted a request to the court to approve entry into a lease agreement for one Boeing 737-800BCF, bearing serial number 33551. The lease arrangement is with UMBF (Ireland) as lessor, under terms defined in a Letter of Intent (LOI). BBAM Aviation Services (Ireland) is designated as the servicer of the aircraft.
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.
