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• Paul Ash
The Uzbek cargo operator plans to add its first A330 freighter, expanding its fleet with a widebody cargo aircraft. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s source, timing or capacity impact.
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The Uzbek cargo operator plans to add its first A330 freighter, expanding its fleet with a widebody cargo aircraft. The available report does not specify the aircraft’s source, timing or capacity impact.
Fly Cham plans to add a dedicated freighter, marking a move into purpose-built cargo operations for the Syrian carrier. The available report does not specify the aircraft type, timing, capacity or intended routes, leaving the scale and commercial role of the expansion unclear.
Kazakhstan’s Alatau Air Cargo is set to lease two Airbus A340-600s, according to a report whose full details are behind a subscription wall. The available information does not identify the lessor, timing, aircraft configuration or intended routes, leaving the operational scope of the fleet addition unclear.
Turkish Airlines has signed lease agreements with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The aircraft will be the first of the type in the carrier’s fleet, adding dedicated cargo capacity through leased aircraft rather than a direct purchase.
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 AirAsia Bahrain, reaffirming its commitment to a delayed Middle East hub and targeting passenger flights from March 2027, subject to regional conditions. Plans also include developing maintenance, repair and overhaul and cargo operations in the Kingdom.
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