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• Damian Brett
Mammoth Freighters has delivered its first converted Boeing 777-200LRMF, MSN 32222, to lessor Jetran. The aircraft, converted in Manchester and showcased at Farnborough, is slated to enter DHL Air UK’s network as the first of 13 freighters ordered for the operator, within Jetran’s broader Mammoth commitment.
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Northeast Airlines is preparing to enter the U.S. market with Boeing 737-800 freighter operations, signaling a new capacity provider in the domestic air cargo sector. The prospective launch will add another operator to the competitive 737-800F market, subject to the company’s operational and regulatory progress.
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Mammoth Freighters has delivered its first converted Boeing 777-200LRMF, MSN 32222, to lessor Jetran. The aircraft, converted in Manchester and showcased at Farnborough, is slated to enter DHL Air UK’s network as the first of 13 freighters ordered for the operator, within Jetran’s broader Mammoth commitment.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada plans to bring back the rugged Sherpa airlifter, showcasing the aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. The revival highlights renewed interest in specialized cargo aircraft for missions requiring flexible, short-field transport capabilities.
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Portal Space Systems has secured a Falcon 9 launch for its first Supernova spacecraft while marketing remaining fairing capacity to rideshare customers through Maverick Space Systems. The company is also preparing to ship its first Starburst satellite to Florida, marking a major step toward operations.
Radia is advancing development of the 109-meter WindRunner, a purpose-built cargo aircraft designed to transport oversized loads that cannot fit inside conventional freighters. The project is now moving into industrialization, with production taking shape through a global supply chain as the developer expands its plans.
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Airbus has completed the first A350F freighter’s paint job and unveiled its parcel-themed test-aircraft livery, selected after a competition that drew 4,000 design entries. The aircraft is preparing for a first flight expected in late September or early October, while the second A350F is nearing completion without engines.
Hong Kong Air Cargo has launched three weekly cargo charters linking Hong Kong International Airport with Navi Mumbai International Airport, making it the first foreign carrier to operate at the new Indian gateway. The service adds a new international air-freight connection for the Mumbai region.
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SAS will resume nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai flights on October 1, 2026, ending a 17-year absence from India. The airline plans five weekly, year-round frequencies using a 266-seat Airbus A330, restoring direct passenger and cargo connectivity between Scandinavia and Mumbai after its June launch was aborted.
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