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Icelease has agreed with Boeing to convert one 767-300ER into a 767-300BCF, with options for two additional aircraft. The first conversion is expected to begin in early 2027, as production of new 767 freighters approaches its end.
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Icelease has agreed with Boeing to convert one 767-300ER into a 767-300BCF, with options for two additional aircraft. The first conversion is expected to begin in early 2027, as production of new 767 freighters approaches its end.
CAR's Invicta Air Cargo has wet-leased a Boeing 737-400. The available report does not identify the lessor or provide details on the lease term, aircraft configuration or planned deployment, leaving the scale and duration of the added cargo capacity unclear.
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AirAsia has established a seven-member board for its Bahrain operation, reaffirming its commitment to a delayed Middle East hub and targeting passenger flights from March 2027, subject to regional conditions. The plan also includes developing maintenance, repair and overhaul and cargo operations in the kingdom.
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IATA reported a 7.7% year-on-year increase in global air cargo demand in September 2026, or 8.6% for international operations, even as passenger figures fell and higher jet fuel prices pressured profitability. Boeing forecasts cargo traffic will double by 2045, lifting the global freighter fleet to 4,010 aircraft; Middle East demand grew 3.8%.
Swiftair Hellas has added leased Saab 340A(F) capacity, expanding its freighter fleet in Greece. The available report does not specify the aircraft count, lease provider, or deployment plans, limiting visibility into the scale and commercial purpose of the addition.
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IndiGo posted 25.9% revenue growth in Q2 FY27 but recorded an INR 18.8 billion net loss, while Garuda Indonesia’s first-nine-month revenue rose 13.2% to $2.71 billion as its loss narrowed to $179.3 million. ANA cited solid international passenger and cargo demand, raised its full-year revenue forecast and held its profit guidance amid higher fuel prices.
Maxwell Aircraft has introduced the M1 Hybrid, a patent-pending amphibious design that uses electric propulsion for takeoff and climb, then fuel-powered engines for cruise. The company says the aircraft is intended for cargo and passenger transport, with a targeted payload of 2,000 pounds and range of 1,000 nautical miles.
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Turkish Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two 777-300ERSF freighters, converted from passenger aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to join the airline’s fleet in 2027, adding widebody cargo capacity through a conversion program developed with the lessor.
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