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AerCap delivers first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter to Hong Kong's Fly Meta Leasing

AerCap delivered the first of three IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft to Hong Kong–based Fly Meta Leasing on 21 November. The remaining two aircraft are scheduled for delivery in Q2 and Q4 2026, completing a three‑aircraft lease package for the ACMI/CMI provider.

2025-12-01T01:26:46.765427-08:00

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NTSB preliminary report: fatigue cracks in pylon caused UPS MD‑11F left‑engine separation, killing 14

2025-11-20T09:00:13.154022-08:00

Air Data News

Airbus rolls A350F prototype into systems work, targets Q3 2026 first flight and H2 2027 deliveries

2025-11-26T01:54:20.340818-08:00

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China Airlines approves up to 18 widebodies — 5 A350‑1000s, 5 777‑9s and six 777 freighters; to sell four 747‑400Fs

2025-11-26T09:22:49.261032-08:00

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Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo deepen cooperation to harmonise services, operations and IT while retaining separate brands Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo, the air‑freight divisions of the Lufthansa Group, have launched a strategic cooperation to align commercial and operational processes, harmonise service offerings and shipment flows and migrate to a shared IT platform. Both will keep distinct brands while presenting a unified market approach to customers.

2025-12-02T04:46:04.296193-08:00

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo deepen cooperation to harmonise services, operations and IT while retaining separate brands

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Aeroflot Group acquires eight freighters to harvest spare parts Aeroflot Group has acquired eight freighters to harvest spare parts, moving the aircraft into dismantling operations to bolster component availability for its passenger fleet and reduce maintenance lead times. The move underscores operators' reliance on asset cannibalization to manage parts inventories and preserve aircraft availability.

2025-12-01T20:27:31.074561-08:00

Aeroflot Group acquires eight freighters to harvest spare parts

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AerCap delivers first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter to Hong Kong's Fly Meta Leasing AerCap delivered the first of three IAI-converted Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter aircraft to Hong Kong–based Fly Meta Leasing on 21 November. The remaining two aircraft are scheduled for delivery in Q2 and Q4 2026, completing a three‑aircraft lease package for the ACMI/CMI provider.

2025-12-01T01:26:46.765427-08:00

AerCap delivers first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter to Hong Kong's Fly Meta Leasing

ANI News Agency

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF completes Colombo evacuation, airlifts ~9 tonnes of trauma and medical aid after Cyclone Ditwah Under Operation Sagar Bandhu the Indian Air Force evacuated the final group of stranded Indian passengers from Colombo's Bandaranaike airport and airlifted 9 tonnes of trauma and medical supplies including BHISHM trauma cubes. The IAF also delivered NDRF teams and equipment as Indonesia and Sri Lanka deployed warships and helicopters.

2025-11-30T10:33:23.058928-08:00

Operation Sagar Bandhu: IAF completes Colombo evacuation, airlifts ~9 tonnes of trauma and medical aid after Cyclone Ditwah

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Fraport and Shanghai Pudong sign MoU to deepen cargo cooperation and streamline regulatory processes Fraport AG and Shanghai Pudong Airport signed a memorandum of understanding in Shanghai to expand their cargo partnership, broaden cooperation across their airport communities, streamline regulatory processes, and jointly develop market opportunities. The pact aims to deepen operational ties and boost bilateral freight flows.

2025-11-30T06:21:26.019678-08:00

Fraport and Shanghai Pudong sign MoU to deepen cargo cooperation and streamline regulatory processes

eVTOL Insights

Vertilink completes New Zealand’s first medical drone delivery trial, demonstrates real‑time emergency response Vertilink Advanced Air Mobility Group completed New Zealand’s first medical drone delivery trial, demonstrating the capability to deliver time‑critical medical supplies and to coordinate a real‑time emergency response. The trial validated operational concepts for drone medical logistics across varied terrain and health system interfaces.

2025-11-28T05:04:37.212681-08:00

Vertilink completes New Zealand’s first medical drone delivery trial, demonstrates real‑time emergency response

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Russian cargo carriers press Ministry of Transport for support as freighter fleet ages Russian cargo carriers have formally lobbied the Ministry of Transport for government support to address an ageing freighter fleet. Carriers say the older aircraft base is straining operations and requires coordinated action on maintenance, parts access and fleet renewal to sustain cargo capability.

2025-11-28T01:01:46.070712-08:00

Russian cargo carriers press Ministry of Transport for support as freighter fleet ages

Cargo Facts

JD Logistics Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200 P2F, becoming newest Chinese A330P2F operator JD Logistics Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 passenger-to-freighter (P2F), becoming the latest Chinese carrier to operate A330 conversions; the aircraft will enter revenue service in the coming weeks to bolster the carrier’s e‑commerce and regional cargo capability.

2025-11-26T21:30:27.699161-08:00

JD Logistics Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200 P2F, becoming newest Chinese A330P2F operator

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