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Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity

Cathay Cargo says its Air Hong Kong unit has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one additional Airbus A330P2F converted freighter, scheduled to integrate into the operator’s fleet in the fourth quarter. The move reinforces Hong Kong’s air-cargo role and adds incremental regional lift.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

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Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32

2026-06-17T09:03:03.134921-07:00

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Privilege Style takes delivery of first A330-300(P2F) at Spain conversion start

2026-06-17T04:41:37.482198-07:00

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Royal Air Maroc wet-leases A330neo widebody to add capacity

2026-06-16T06:50:40.213556-07:00

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity Cathay Cargo says its Air Hong Kong unit has signed a long-term lease with ATSG for one additional Airbus A330P2F converted freighter, scheduled to integrate into the operator’s fleet in the fourth quarter. The move reinforces Hong Kong’s air-cargo role and adds incremental regional lift.

2026-06-18T02:03:30.761244-07:00

Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity

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Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32 Air Transat expects to decide within the next few years how to replace its ageing A330 fleet, with the transition targeted for the 2029–32 window. The coming decision is a critical planning waypoint for the carrier’s long-haul widebody strategy and fleet procurement timing.

2026-06-17T09:03:03.134921-07:00

Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32

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Privilege Style takes delivery of first A330-300(P2F) at Spain conversion start Spanish cargo aircraft lessor/operator Privilege Style has received its first Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft, marking the beginning of its new A330 freighter induction. The delivery signals the operator’s move to expand widebody cargo capacity via P2F conversions.

2026-06-17T04:41:37.482198-07:00

Privilege Style takes delivery of first A330-300(P2F) at Spain conversion start

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Royal Air Maroc wet-leases A330neo widebody to add capacity Royal Air Maroc is increasing capacity by bringing in wet-leased Airbus A330neo widebodies. The move highlights the airline’s near-term reliance on leased aircraft to balance widebody availability and route/network plans, rather than waiting strictly for owned deliveries.

2026-06-16T06:50:40.213556-07:00

Royal Air Maroc wet-leases A330neo widebody to add capacity

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AirAsia X cancels A330neo orders; delays Bahrain hub

2026-06-11T19:27:15.920709-07:00

AirAsia X cancels A330neo orde

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KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival KLM’s CEO Marjan Rintel says delays to the Airbus A350 freighter program are forcing KLM Cargo to keep aging Boeing 747 freighters in service longer than planned. Separately, KLM is preparing to retire its Airbus A330-200 fleet faster as its first A350 passenger jet is due in August or September.

2026-06-11T03:44:56.474624-07:00

KLM flags Airbus A350 freighter delivery slippage as it accelerates A330-200 retirement ahead of first A350 passenger arrival

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First Airbus A330 MRTT conversion for Canada’s CC-330 Husky tanker fleet takes shape in Getafe Airbus Defence and Space has shared photos of the first A330 MRTT being converted for the Royal Canadian Air Force at its Getafe, Spain facility. The work includes visible outfitting for both refuelling modes, positioning the aircraft for an upcoming milestone toward inaugural flight and 2027-era deliveries.

2026-06-09T04:57:23.411264-07:00

First Airbus A330 MRTT conversion for Canada’s CC-330 Husky tanker fleet takes shape in Getafe

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Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick from July 1 via 13-month A330 ACMI lease Air Zimbabwe will return to London Gatwick on July 1 after signing a 13-month ACMI lease with Spain’s Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas. The carrier will operate the Harare–London route with an Airbus A330 widebody, following the 2012 suspension tied to financial difficulties.

2026-06-09T01:42:12.254423-07:00

Air Zimbabwe to relaunch Harare–London Gatwick from July 1 via 13-month A330 ACMI lease

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Air Hong Kong (Cathay) leases an Airbus A330P2F freighter to expand regional cargo capacity

Air Transat’s A330 replacement decision looms for 2029–32

Privilege Style takes delivery of first A330-300(P2F) at Spain conversion start

Royal Air Maroc wet-leases A330neo widebody to add capacity

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