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Qatar, Alaska, and SCAT expand freighter capacity with Boeing 777F, 737-800BCF, and 767-300(BCF)

Qatar Airways Cargo began twice-weekly Doha–Katowice service with Boeing 777 freighters, adding Central Europe access to its network. In parallel, Alaska Airlines is bringing four 737-800BCFs onboard (five-to-nine aircraft total), while Kazakhstan’s SCAT signed for its first dedicated freighter: a converted 767-300ER(BCF).

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2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

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DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service

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2026-07-22T16:42:13.911102-07:00

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

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Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters

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2026-07-22T14:17:53.848073-07:00

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Qatar, Alaska, and SCAT expand freighter capacity with Boeing 777F, 737-800BCF, and 767-300(BCF) Qatar Airways Cargo began twice-weekly Doha–Katowice service with Boeing 777 freighters, adding Central Europe access to its network. In parallel, Alaska Airlines is bringing four 737-800BCFs onboard (five-to-nine aircraft total), while Kazakhstan’s SCAT signed for its first dedicated freighter: a converted 767-300ER(BCF).

2026-07-23T03:16:03.848158-07:00

Qatar, Alaska, and SCAT expand freighter capacity with Boeing 777F, 737-800BCF, and 767-300(BCF)

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DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service The US Department of Transportation extended the start deadline for Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam)’s planned fifth-freedom cargo service from Hong Kong International to Manila (NAIA) to Oct. 31, 2026. The updated authorization took effect July 20 and covers 7x weekly operations.

2026-07-22T16:42:13.911102-07:00

DOT extends Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) deadline for 7x weekly Hong Kong–Manila fifth-freedom cargo service

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Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders Air China, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines placed an order for 95 Airbus aircraft valued at $15.3 billion, reinforcing China’s fleet expansion plans. Separately, lessor AerCap ordered 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to meet growing widebody demand and extend its already large 787 footprint.

2026-07-22T15:02:41.989588-07:00

Chinese airlines and AerCap signal renewed widebody demand with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD) will expand its dedicated cargo operation, Azul Logística, with four additional Airbus A321-200(P2F) freighters based in São Paulo Viracopos.

2026-07-22T14:17:53.848073-07:00

Brazil’s Azul to add four more A321 freighters

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Honeywell highlights Europe aftermarket opportunity as passenger demand and aircraft utilization rise Honeywell says Europe’s commercial aerospace sector is holding up despite a challenging operating backdrop: passenger demand is growing, aircraft are flying more often, and operators are focused on extracting greater value from in-service fleets—supporting demand for aftermarket services.

2026-07-22T11:25:45.605773-07:00

Honeywell highlights Europe aftermarket opportunity as passenger demand and aircraft utilization rise

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Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati US investigators are examining a tail-strike on landing involving a Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter at Cincinnati. The aircraft had arrived from Brussels on 19 July, and the probe focuses on the modification-related configuration and landing circumstances.

2026-07-22T08:42:29.767868-07:00

Investigators probe tail-strike during landing of Kalitta Air converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter at Cincinnati

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Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029 Radia CEO outlined a business case for the company’s “giant” WindRunner cargo concept, positioning it as a new entrant for air-freight capacity. The plan calls for assembly of the first aircraft to begin in 2029, highlighting an extended development-to-production timeline.

2026-07-22T08:08:02.374296-07:00

Radia CEO makes the business case for WindRunner giant cargo concept; first aircraft assembly slated for 2029

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Volaris Q2 losses more than double on fuel-cost pressure Volaris reported second-quarter losses that more than doubled year over year, citing surging fuel costs that outpaced revenue growth in the April–June period. The results underscore margin vulnerability for budget carriers when fuel costs rise faster than fare and yield recovery.

2026-07-22T07:25:16.682087-07:00

Volaris Q2 losses more than double on fuel-cost pressure

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