Emirates has placed an order for five current-generation 777 freighters and is eyeing a big order for next-generation freighters from either Airbus or Boeing.
The airline subsidiaries of ocean lines CMA CGM and Maersk are offering service from China to Northern Europe and the U.S., respectively.
Maersk Air Cargo will operate its first Boeing 777 freighter between Denmark and China.
The cargo division of Turkish Airlines has agreed to buy four 777 freighters from Boeing.
CMA CGM Air Cargo, with roots in the container shipping industry, plans to add 11 large freighters from Boeing and Airbus within three years. The first additions will enable the start of an Asia-U.S. service this summer.
Silk Way West Airlines is buying another 777 freighter from Boeing.
Cargojet has exited its commitment for 777 aircraft with cargo conversion packages by selling the rights to aircraft trader Jetran, which is bullish on the aircraft’s prospects.
Atlas Air Worldwide on Tuesday announced the order of two 777 freighters from Boeing in response to strong demand for international e-commerce shipping, one of the few areas of strength […]
Azerbaijan cargo airline Silk Way West took delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter.
Cargojet is scrambling to balance its cost structure as the air cargo market softens by hitting the brakes on the acquisition of 777 freighters.
Boeing and Airbus on Tuesday signed deals to bring more large freighter jets to the market.
China-based Zongteng Group has acquired a large cargo jet to enhance its global e-commerce logistics distribution capabilities.
Mediterranean Shipping Co. is taking to the skies with a new cargo airline, following on the heels of other ocean shipping lines with air divisions.
A partnership between DHL Express and Singapore Airlines is taking off following the delivery of a new Boeing 777 freighter.
Lufthansa Cargo is increasing cargo capacity to key markets after adding a large 777 freighter.
Emirates is enlarging and modernizing its cargo fleet with modified passenger aircraft and new builds.
The French and Danish container lines CMA CGM and Maersk are reinvesting big profits in their air cargo fleets and service offerings.
Ethiopian Airlines is investing in five more Boeing 777 freighters to meet shipping demand.
Saudi Arabian Airlines is investing in seven 777 converted freighters as it looks ahead to strong cargo opportunities.
Boeing has landed a large freighter order from Lufthansa, while Embraer has launched a program to modify used planes for cargo in the regional market.
DHL runs a big airline, but it doesn’t fly the planes. Singapore Airlines is the latest big supplier.
DHL is upgrading its fleet of large freighters.
China Airlines has 21 freighter aircraft in its fleet and is adding capacity to meet trans-Pacific demand.
Airbus lands a diversified shipping and logistics company as the second customer for its new large freighter.
Cargo airlines and leasing companies are sucking up small and midsize freighters converted from passenger configuration. Here come the big boys.
Cargojet is the launch customer for Mammoth Freighters, which turns used passenger planes into full-time cargo haulers.
A big ocean container line is buying big cargo jets from Boeing.
Mammoth Freighters plans to produce 777 passenger-to-freighter conversions. A new deal makes it more mammoth.
Mammoth Freighters has deep pockets and ambitious goals for selling converted passenger planes for cargo operations.
Most all-cargo carriers that buy used passenger planes rebuild them for heavy cargo. Easter Airlines has a quicker, cheaper idea.
Big integrated parcel carriers are constantly adding aircraft to their fleet, but that expansion is going even faster to keep up with e-commerce. DHL Express is even starting an airline in Austria to keep up.
Silk Way Airlines is flying freighters to Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia. One of its airplanes may be delivering goods to an airport near you.
The Big Twin is the nickname for the Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft. It’s big, has two engines and is getting ready for metal cutting.
The Boeing 777 is highly prized for its cargo capability, whether it’s in passenger or cargo configuration. Three airlines are adding freighters to their fleets, which is welcome news to companies trying to book cargo space when there aren’t enough aircraft flying.
Kalitta Air’s order of 777 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft is an industry first.
Russian airline has become the 19th customer for the twin-engine, all-cargo aircraft.
