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NewsFreighter fleet to grow by 80%, says Boeing
Boeing 777-8 freighter. Copyright: BoeingOver the next 20 years the global freighter fleet will grow by 80%, with conversions accounting for two third of deliveries, predicts Boeing.Carriers will need 2,800 additional freighters overall, said the airframer in its Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for 2022-2041.“Over the next 20 years, the freighter ...
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Astral eyes widebody expansion with B777Fs
Kenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation, which is expanding its 14-strong fleet with three Boeing B757-200Fs and two Airbus A320 P2Fs, is also working on adding up to four B777 freighters and more Airbus aircraft.Astral founder and chief executive Sanjeev Gadhia said the B757-200F’s will be operational from June 2022 onwards.“The ...
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ANA the latest to order B777-8 freighters
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has placed an order for two of Boeing's recently launched B777-8 freighter aircraft.The airline has converted two of its previous commitments for 20 B777-9 passenger aircraft - dating back to 2014 - into the new freighter model.The aircraft are expected to enter service during or after ...
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NewsCMA CGM adds another B777F as it aims for a fleet of 12 freighters
Source: CMA CGMCMA CGM Air Cargo has added its second Boeing B777F in the space of two weeks and disclosed its plan to operate a fleet of at least 12 freighters by 2026.The fast-growing carrier took delivery of its second B777F yesterday at a ceremony held at Boeing base in ...
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NewsB737-800 leads converted freighter fleet growth in 2022
The B737-800 freighter has been the most popular cargo conversion model so far in 2022, according to the latest research by consultant IBA.IBA said that orders for conversion (P2F) of the narrowbody freighter had exceeded expectations.The fleet has almost doubled in size, from 59 aircraft in April 2021 to 113 ...
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New Boeing 737-800 P2F conversion line opens
Boeing has begun converting 737-800 passenger aircraft into freighters at London Gatwick Airport with lessor Icelease and ASL Aviation Holdings among the first customers.The first aircraft inducted into the Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) line at Boeing’s new Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) London Gatwick facility will be delivered to Icelease, ...
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Texel Air orders two 737-800BCFs
Bahrain-based cargo airline Texel Air is growing its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) fleet with two more conversions ordered.Chisholm Enterprises subsidiary Texel Air previously ordered two 737-800BCFs and took re-delivery of the first in January 2022, becoming the first operator in the Middle East region to include the 737-800BCF in ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo orders ten Boeing freighters
Boeing B777F and B777-8F. Copyright: BoeingLufthansa Cargo has ordered three Boeing 777F freighters and seven new-generation 777-8F freighters to increase its airfreight capacity.In addition, leases for two Boeing 777F freighters, which run through 2024, will be extended for seven years each through 2031.The first of the 777F aircraft, which could ...
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NewsEVA Air Cargo grows B777F fleet
Photo: EVA AirEVA Air Cargo will purchase a Boeing 777 freighter to add to its existing fleet of seven B777Fs.The newbuild freighter is expected to be delivered by the end of 2023.In addition to its eight Boeing 777 freighters, EVA flies 34 B777-300ERs.In March, EVA contracted Israel Aerospace Industry Corporation ...
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NewsFirst 767-300 BCF conversion line opens in China
GAMECO conversion work. Photo: GAMECOChina’s first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) conversion line has opened at Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company's (GAMECO) premises.The on-schedule door cutting of the first aircraft—a key milestone in the conversion process – has now taken place at the Chinese MRO's facility.GAMECO’s recently opened conversion line ...
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NewsAir Canada buys two B767-300Fs as revenues climb
Boeing 767F. Photo: Air CanadaAir Canada has purchased two new Boeing 767-300F freighters that are due to be delivered this year.The two factory-built freighters will be in addition to the eight Boeing 767-300s that are being converted for Air Canada Cargo operations. Earlier this month, Air Canada Cargo added its ...
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NewsOceanfreight consolidation set to benefit air cargo in the long term
Tom Crabtree. Source: Air Cargo NewsThe consolidation of the oceanfreight market is set to benefit the air cargo market in the long term as the price differential between the two modes will remain closer than in the past.Speaking at this week's Nordic Air Cargo Symposium, Boeing Commercial Airplanes market analysis ...
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NewsASL Aviation orders up to 20 737-800BCFs
737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter. Photo: BoeingDublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) has ordered up to 20 additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).The agreement is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights.This is ASL's second order for the 737-800BCF and including options, will bring the organisation's total 737-800BCF orders and commitments ...
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NewsSecond ATSG 767-300 conversion order with Boeing
From left to right: Boeing freighter conversions director Jens Steinhagen; Boeing vice president of commercial marketing Darren Hulst; ATSG president and chief executive officer Rich Corrado; and ATSG chief commercial officer Mike Berger. Photo: Business WireAir Transport Services Group’s leasing subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) has placed a second order ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines the second to order the recently launched B777-8F
Photo: BoeingEthiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing to purchase five 777-8 freighters, becoming the second airline to launch the recently launched freighter.The order will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding global air cargo demand from its hub in Addis Ababa and position the carrier for ...
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NewsAtlas Air strikes charter agreement with Kuehne+Nagel
Photo: Atlas Air WorldwideAtlas Air will operate two new Boeing 747-8 freighters on a global basis for freight forwarder Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) in a long-term, dedicated charter agreement.The US-based freighter lessor will operate the aircraft for K+N following their delivery from airframer Boeing, with one expected in the third quarter and ...
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NewsWestern Global Airlines orders two B777 freighters
Western Global 777 Freighter. Copyright: BoeingUS cargo airline Western Global Airlines has ordered two Boeing 777 freighters with an additional purchase option.Boeing's 777 twin-engine freighter has a range of 9,200 km and can carry a maximum structural payload of 107 metric tons, while reducing fuel use and CO2 emissions compared ...
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Qatar Airways orders GE9X engines for B777-8Fs
Qatar Airways has announced a new order for GE9X engines as part of its global launch order of up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters. Boeing’s agreement with Qatar includes 34 firm 777-8 orders and an additional 16 purchase right options. In addition to the GE9X engines, Qatar has also struck ...
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NewsBoeing launches new freighter with Qatar Airways order
B777-8F. Source: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways has ordered up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters as the airframer adds a new model to cater for growing cargo demand.The Middle East-based airline ordered 34 of the aircraft with options for a further 16 in a deal that is valued at more than $20bn ...
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NewsQatar Airways to become the launch customer for the B777X freighter?
Qatar Cargo 777F. Photo: BoeingBoeing is reportedly in talks with Qatar Airways about becoming the launch customer for its proposed B777X freighter.According to Reuters, Qatar Airways is considering renewing its existing fleet of around 34 freighters with the new Boeing 777X in a deal potentially worth $14bn.“Qatar has indicated it ...