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• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
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.
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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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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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