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Swiftair Hellas adds leased Saab 340A freighter capacity in Greece

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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ANA raises revenue forecast on robust passenger and cargo demand, keeps profit guidance despite higher fuel costs

ANA Holdings has lifted its full-year revenue forecast while holding its profit guidance unchanged, citing favourable market conditions and solid international passenger and cargo demand. The outlook reflects resilient demand even as higher fuel prices increase costs for the Japanese airline group.

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Maxwell unveils hybrid amphibious aircraft concept targeting 2,000-pound payload and 1,000-nm range

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 to lease two Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters from AerCap for 2027 entry

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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Could an A330-900F challenge Boeing in the widebody freighter market?

An industry assessment argues that an A330-900 freighter would be a good move, particularly given the fuel-price environment since January. The article frames Boeing as the alternative, but the available summary provides no details on the proposed aircraft’s economics, specifications or commercial prospects.

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Romania’s ROMCargo wet-leases two Boeing 747 freighters

Romanian cargo operator ROMCargo has wet-leased two Boeing 747 freighters, according to ch-aviation. The report provides no details on the aircraft, lessor, contract duration or routes, leaving the scale and operational purpose of the capacity addition unclear.

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September cargo demand rose 7.7% as IndiGo targets higher revenue per passenger and prepares for A350s

IATA reported 7.7% year-on-year growth in global air cargo tonne-kilometers in September 2026, while Asia-Pacific airlines carried 30.4 million international passengers, ending five months of declines. Separately, IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh said the carrier plans to grow revenue per passenger while retaining its low-cost model and expects its first A350s in 2028.

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Northern Air Cargo retires its last Boeing 737-400 freighter

Northern Air Cargo has retired its last Boeing 737-400 freighter, ending the US cargo carrier’s operation of the type. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s replacement, retirement timing or effect on the airline’s capacity.