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Ascend Airways Malaysia Enters Final AOC Phase Ahead Of November Cargo Launch

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Ascend Airways Malaysia has officially entered Phase 4 of the Air Operator Certification (AOC) process and is moving closer to its planned November 2025 launch of cargo operations. The airline’s first freighter aircraft, a Boeing 737-800SF, is scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur in mid-August, a key milestone to complete the final certification stages under the supervision of the Civil Aviation Authority of…

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Royal Air Becomes Philippines’ First A321F Operator

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Royal Air has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A321F, becoming the first airline in the Philippinesto operate this converted freighter type. The aircraft, registered RP-C1775, has begun flying freighter services between Manila and Taipei, marking a major strategic shift for the previously passenger-focused carrier.

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Freedom Airline Leases A321F From Sky Vision Airlines

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Freedom Airline, based in Kenya, has entered into a 12-month wet lease agreement with Sky Vision Airlines of Egypt for the operation of a freighter-configured Airbus A321F, bearing serial number 1707. This strategic move enhances Freedom Airline’s cargo service capabilities amid rising demand for regional and intra-African freight transport.

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AirExplore Subleases B737-800F To ASL Airlines Belgium

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AirExplore, a Slovakian ACMI and cargo operator, has announced the sublease of one Boeing 737-800F freighter to ASL Airlines Belgium. The move marks another step in the regional redistribution of freighter capacity across Europe as cargo operators continue to optimize their fleets for evolving demand patterns.

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SolitAir Takes Delivery of B737-800BCF on Lease from BBAM

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SolitAir, a UAE-based cargo operator, has taken delivery of one Boeing 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), bearing serial number 33567, on lease from BBAM, a leading global aircraft leasing company headquartered in the United States. This delivery reinforces SolitAir’s commitment to expanding its freighter fleet and enhancing cargo operations across the Middle East.

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Uganda Airlines To Wet Lease B737-800F For Cargo Growth

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Uganda Airlines has confirmed plans to wet lease a Boeing 737-800 Freighter (B737-800F) to expand its cargo capacity from Entebbe, Uganda’s primary international gateway. This development is part of the airline’s strategic initiative to scale up its cargo network in support of regional and international trade.

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ASL Airlines Australia To Add Second B737-800BCF

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ASL Airlines Australia has announced the leasing of its second Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with delivery scheduled for late July 2025. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number 28595, will further support ASL’s expanding cargo operations in the Australasian region.

Bridges Air Cargo Named Launch Operator Of E190F

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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.

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Sichuan Airlines Prepares Fourth A321-200PCF For Entry Into Service

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Sichuan Airlines, a major Chinese carrier, is finalizing preparations to put into service its fourth Airbus A321-200PCF(Passenger-to-Cargo Freighter conversion). The aircraft, bearing serial number 3013, is under lease from Sichuan Aviation Industry Development, further strengthening the airline’s growing freighter fleet.