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India-based Afcom is moving closer to starting widebody cargo operations, a development that would expand its role in the air-freight market. The available report summary does not specify aircraft, launch timing, routes or the operational steps still outstanding.
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India-based Afcom is moving closer to starting widebody cargo operations, a development that would expand its role in the air-freight market. The available report summary does not specify aircraft, launch timing, routes or the operational steps still outstanding.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines is considering converting two of its jets to freighters. The available report does not identify the aircraft, a conversion provider or a timetable, leaving the scale and timing of any increase in the carrier’s cargo capacity unclear.
Natilus has selected Composites Universal Group to manufacture the wings for the full-scale Kona blended-wing-body freighter. The selection marks a supplier milestone for the aircraft, with wing delivery planned for 2027; the article does not provide production volumes or other program details.
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Revolv Space, an Italy- and Netherlands-based aerospace power systems developer, raised €5 million in a Series A led by Deep Ocean Capital to expand R&D and production. Separately, Avio reported nine-month revenue up 17%, with missile propulsion at 33% of backlog, and is advancing its U.S. expansion.
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Singapore Airlines Group reported first-half revenue of S$11.3 billion, a record, but operating profit fell 29.1% to S$569 million and net profit dropped 43.9% to S$134 million. Strong passenger and cargo demand helped cushion higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict; the group also warned of possible demand spillover effects.
The UK carrier is now operating its first two Boeing 777-200LR(MF) freighters in revenue service, becoming the launch operator of the Mammoth Freighters-converted type. The start of operations marks the aircraft’s entry into commercial service.
Motu Link Airline is now aiming to resume cargo operations during the end-of-year holiday season, after missing its previous mid-September 2026 target. The French Polynesian carrier’s sole ATR 72-500F freighter was damaged in a nose landing gear incident, leaving its cargo service suspended.
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