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Explore articles and news about cargo planes, including freighter aircraft, cargo operations, and the air cargo industry.
Seized former Iranian-owned Boeing 747 with links to terrorist group lands in US
A Boeing 747-300M which has been at the center of a geopolitical storm and previously owned by the…
Embraer unveils its first completed E190 to E-Freighter conversion: video
Embraer has unveiled its first completed E-Freighter conversion, transforming a jet from a passenger aircraft to an all-cargo configuration. …
First of five new Boeing 777 freighters delivered to Silk Way West Airlines
Cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has received the first of five Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. The new…
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III: history, features, and performance
The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a modern long-haul military aviation cargo aircraft. This tactical airlifter currently plays…
Jat Tehnika completes Europe’s first Boeing 767-300 conversion
Avia Prime, one of the leading aviation MROs in Europe consisting of three prominent companies, including Serbian subsidiary…
New all-cargo airline completes inaugural Boeing 747-400 freighter flight
Britain’s new all-cargo airline, One Air, has completed its inaugural Boeing 747-400 freighter flight, operating a full charter…
Atlas Air takes delivery of the second of four new Boeing 777-200 freighters
Atlas Air has announced it has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-200 freighter which the United States…
Futuristic cargo aircraft developer selects ZeroAvia to supply Kona engines
The future cargo aircraft developer, Natilus, and zero-emission commercial aviation leader, ZeroAvia, have announced the two pioneering companies…
New SA cargo airline Suid Cargo promises Q2 start with all-Boeing freighters
New South Africa-based carrier Suid Cargo Airlines is set to launch its operations in Q2 2023 with an…
Etihad Cargo to add capacity on flights to the United States from Q2 2023
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will introduce additional capacity on its flights…
Silk Way West Airlines announces order for two 777-8 Freighters
Silk Way West Airlines (SWWA) has signed an order with Boeing for two 777-8 Freighters with an option…
Boeing 737 freighter overshoots runway, dips in water at Montpellier Airport
A West Atlantic Boeing 737 freighter overshot the runway at Montpellier Airport and partially submerged into a lake…
Kenya’s Astral Aviation to be the launch operator of Embraer’s E190 Freighter
Astral Aviation, a Nairobi-based cargo airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC)…
Global air cargo demand has fallen 11.2%, IATA reports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its April 2022 air cargo market analysis, reporting a decline…
Ethiopian Airlines firms all-Boeing cargo fleet, orders five 777 freighters
Ethiopian Airlines (EA) and Boeing have announced a further expansion of EA’s all-Boeing freighter fleet. As part…
UPS takes delivery of its last Boeing 747-8 freighter
UPS Airlines has taken delivery of its final Boeing 747-8 freighter. The new Boeing 747-8 freighter, registered as…
Cargo demand spurs Astral Aviation to lease 757 fleet
Nairobi-based cargo carrier Astral Aviation will expand its cargo fleet with three Boeing 757-200F freighter aircraft following the…
From An-225 Mriya to Super Guppy: flying cargo giants | Quiz
In the world of aviation, cargo aircraft play a major role when it comes to keeping the global…