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Avolon warns widebody jet shortage could persist into 2030s

Aircraft leasing firm Avolon warns airlines face a shortage of large long‑haul widebody jets into the next decade, with the shortfall potentially persisting into the 2030s. The projection highlights prolonged constraints on widebody availability that will affect fleet renewal, network capacity and leasing markets.

2026-01-23T03:39:25.669030-08:00

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Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch

2026-01-22T02:00:28.670653-08:00

FlightGlobal

Riyadh Air launches Riyadh Cargo to deploy belly-hold freight across 100+ widebodies

2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00

AeroTime

Singapore Changi posts record 69.98M passengers and 2.08M tonnes cargo in 2025; 100 airlines, 7,300 weekly flights

2026-01-21T19:20:30.796516-08:00

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Avolon warns widebody jet shortage could persist into 2030s Aircraft leasing firm Avolon warns airlines face a shortage of large long‑haul widebody jets into the next decade, with the shortfall potentially persisting into the 2030s. The projection highlights prolonged constraints on widebody availability that will affect fleet renewal, network capacity and leasing markets.

2026-01-23T03:39:25.669030-08:00

Avolon warns widebody jet shortage could persist into 2030s

FlightGlobal

Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch Air China Cargo has received the eighth and final Airbus A330‑200 converted freighter from a batch of eight completed under EFW's P2F programme. EFW managed conversion planning in Germany while Ameco in Chengdu performed the modification work; Ameco is one of eight EFW conversion sites.

2026-01-22T02:00:28.670653-08:00

Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch

ch-aviation

Ariana Afghan Airlines issues tender for Boeing 737 freighter Ariana Afghan Airlines has issued a tender for a Boeing 737 freighter, opening a procurement process to acquire dedicated narrowbody cargo capacity. The carrier invited proposals but provided no immediate details on delivery timing, financing structure or aircraft configuration.

2026-01-22T00:29:43.727235-08:00

Ariana Afghan Airlines issues tender for Boeing 737 freighter

ch-aviation

Vietnam Airlines to launch dedicated freighter operations in 2026 Vietnam Airlines will launch dedicated freighter operations in 2026, expanding its cargo capacity across Southeast Asia. The carrier's move establishes a scheduled freighter arm to complement its passenger network and regional logistics capabilities.

2026-01-21T20:16:52.660652-08:00

Vietnam Airlines to launch dedicated freighter operations in 2026

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Singapore Changi posts record 69.98M passengers and 2.08M tonnes cargo in 2025; 100 airlines, 7,300 weekly flights Singapore Changi recorded its strongest year in 2025, handling a record 69.98 million passengers — up 3.4% on 2024 — and 2.08 million tonnes of cargo, supported by strong trade and semiconductor flows. The hub now hosts 100 airlines operating over 7,300 weekly scheduled flights to 170 cities.

2026-01-21T19:20:30.796516-08:00

Singapore Changi posts record 69.98M passengers and 2.08M tonnes cargo in 2025; 100 airlines, 7,300 weekly flights

Airways Magazine

Korean Air to modernize 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York JFK Korean Air has unveiled plans to modernize its 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York's JFK International Airport. The carrier says the project will renovate its existing cargo complex at JFK, updating facilities and operations at the airline's long‑standing freight handling site.

2026-01-21T08:55:14.459770-08:00

Korean Air to modernize 26‑year‑old cargo facility at New York JFK

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Riyadh Air launches Riyadh Cargo to deploy belly-hold freight across 100+ widebodies Riyadh Air has launched Riyadh Cargo, its freighter operations division, activating belly-hold cargo services across its widebody fleet as the start-up builds toward roughly 100–120 widebodies. The initiative is positioned to make Riyadh a strategic global logistics hub and reshape Saudi air freight.

2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00

Riyadh Air launches Riyadh Cargo to deploy belly-hold freight across 100+ widebodies

ch-aviation

Ariana Afghan Airlines wet-leases Boeing 737 freighter Ariana Afghan Airlines has wet‑leased a Boeing 737 freighter, acquiring ACMI-style cargo capability from an external operator. Ch‑aviation's paywalled bulletin offered only a brief notice and did not disclose the 737 subtype, lessor/operator, lease duration, routing or intended cargo operations.

2026-01-20T22:34:48.112201-08:00

Ariana Afghan Airlines wet-leases Boeing 737 freighter

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Avolon warns widebody jet shortage could persist into 2030s

Air China Cargo accepts final A330-200 P2F in eight-aircraft EFW conversion batch

Riyadh Air launches Riyadh Cargo to deploy belly-hold freight across 100+ widebodies

Singapore Changi posts record 69.98M passengers and 2.08M tonnes cargo in 2025; 100 airlines, 7,300 weekly flights

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