21 Air Expands Fleet with Boeing 777s and Ownership Consolidation 21 Air plans Boeing 777 freighter additions by 2026 and ownership consolidation under Jim Crane to boost long-haul cargo operations.

21 Air plans to add Boeing 777 freighters by 2026, expanding its fleet for long-haul cargo. Jim Crane now owns 100% after Cargojet's divestment. Keith Winters named interim CEO to lead growth. #21Air #Boeing777 #CargoAviation
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U.S. cargo airlines employed 515,253 workers in November 2025, representing 48 percent of the entire aviation workforce, after adding 20,210 jobs in a single month. #aircargo #aviationnews #cargoaviation #airfreight #commercialaviation #aviationindustry #logistics #supplychain #avgeek #flightline

What does Boeing’s plea for emission waiver for 777F mean for global cargo MRO market? - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News Boeing’s 777F emission waiver could extend freighter production, sustaining long-term cargo MRO demand, GE90 support, and the aftermarket.

Boeing has requested the Federal Aviation Administration to allow deliveries of up to 35 additional 777F freighters beyond 2028, when new aircraft emissions standards come into force.
#Boeing #FAA #777F #7778F #cargoaviation #airfreight

AerCap to Lease Two Airbus A321neo Aircraft to Uzbekistan’s My Freighter Aviation News – AerCap has signed lease agreements to supply two new Airbus A321neo aircraft to My Freighter, marking the Uzbekistan-based carrier’s first partnership with the global leasing company. The agreement, announced this week, will see both aircraft delivered in the fourth quarter of 2027. My Freighter, which operates cargo flights and runs charter and scheduled passenger services under the Centrum Air brand, continues to expand its fleet as demand for regional and international capacity grows.

#AerCap #A321neo #MyFreighter #CentrumAir #AviationNews #AircraftLeasing #Airbus #CargoAviation #FleetExpansion #AviationIndustry

Ilyushin Il-76 Cargo Aircraft Crashes Near Port Sudan, Killing All Ten On Board Aviation News – An Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft crashed in flames near Port Sudan while approaching a military air base during a reported food-aid mission, killing all ten people on board. The Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya As-Sudaniya (Sudanese Air Force) Il-76 aircraft was on final approach when it went down, according to early reports from the region. The flight was involved in humanitarian support operations, carrying food supplies into Sudan.

#Il76 #AviationNews #Sudan #AirCrash #HumanitarianAid #CargoAviation #AviationSafety #BreakingNews #AidMission #Aerospace

Amerijet Adds Boeing 767-300 Freighter Under New Airborne Capital Lease Aviation News – Airborne Capital has delivered a Boeing 767-300BCF widebody freighter to Amerijet International Airlines under a long-term lease, strengthening the Miami-based carrier’s expanding cargo fleet. The aircraft marks Airborne Capital’s third 767 freighter placement as part of a broader program and comes as Amerijet becomes the lessor’s 31st airline customer. The move reflects rising demand for mid-size cargo aircraft across the Americas, driven by sustained e-commerce growth and regional logistics needs.

#Amerijet #AirborneCapital #Boeing767 #BCF #AirCargo #CargoAviation #AviationNews #FreighterFleet #Logistics #Miami

Fly Meta Receives First Boeing 777-300ERSF as AerCap Begins Three-Jet Delivery Aviation News – AerCap has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters to Hong Kong-based leasing and ACMI provider Fly Meta, marking a significant expansion of the company’s long-haul cargo capabilities. The aircraft, handed over on November 21, is the first in a planned series of deliveries that AerCap will complete through 2026. The remaining two 777-300ERSF units—part of a growing global demand for large-capacity freighters—are scheduled to join Fly Meta’s fleet in the second and fourth quarters of 2026.

#FlyMeta #AerCap #Boeing777 #ERSF #CargoAviation #AirCargo #AviationNews #FreighterFleet #ACMI #BigTwin

NTSB Finds Fatigue Cracks in Engine Mount of UPS MD-11 Crash Aviation News – Investigators have identified fatigue cracks in a critical structure of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 14 people, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported. The NTSB’s preliminary findings show that the November 4 accident involved the separation of the aircraft’s left engine and its pylon from the wing shortly after the plane began its takeoff roll.

#AviationNews #NTSB #UPS #MD11 #AirSafety #CrashInvestigation #AviationSafety #CargoAviation #FlightSafety #AviationIndustry

Air China cargo becomes first mainland Chinese customer to order Airbus A350F - MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News Air China Cargo orders six Airbus A350F freighters, becoming mainland China’s first customer and boosting its fleet efficiency, capacity.

Air China Cargo has ordered six Airbus A350F freighters, becoming mainland China’s first operator of the type and advancing its fleet modernisation strategy.
#AirChinaCargo #A350F #Airbus #cargoaviation #freighterfleet #fleetmodernisation

Air China Cargo Becomes First Mainland Customer for Airbus A350F Freighter Aviation News – Air China Cargo has finalized a purchase agreement for six Airbus A350F freighters, marking the first order for the next-generation cargo aircraft from mainland China and signaling a major step in modernizing the nation’s air-freight fleet. Air China Cargo’s selection of the A350F underscores China’s growing demand for efficient long-haul cargo capacity. The agreement, reached following the model’s introduction to global markets, positions the airline among the early adopters shaping the future of widebody freighter operations.

#AirChinaCargo #A350F #Airbus #AviationNews #AirFreight #CargoAviation #ChinaAviation #FleetExpansion #SustainableAviation #AviationIndustry

Abu Dhabi Showcases First Test Flight of Locally Built Heavy-Lift Hybrid Cargo Aircraft Aviation News – Abu Dhabi’s LODD Autonomous has completed the inaugural test flight of Hili, a hybrid heavy-lift cargo aircraft fully designed and manufactured in the UAE, marking a major milestone in the nation’s autonomous aviation ambitions. The test flight took place on 13 November 2025 at the Emirates Falcons Aviation facility in Al Ain Region, witnessed by H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

#AviationNews #AbuDhabi #UAEAerospace #HybridAircraft #CargoAviation #AutonomousFlight #LODDAutonomous #AviationInnovation #AlAin #FutureTransport

Investigators Recover Black Boxes After Deadly UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville Aviation News – U.S. investigators have recovered the flight data and cockpit voice recorders from the UPS cargo plane that crashed during takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky, killing 12 people and prompting renewed scrutiny of engine safety. The incident occurred on Nov. 5, when the wide-body jet caught fire as it accelerated down the runway. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), one of the aircraft’s three engines detached from the left wing just before the crash.

#AviationNews #NTBS #UPS #PlaneCrash #Louisville #FlightSafety #AviationInvestigation #CargoAviation #BlackBox #AirSafety

A rare bird Spotted the Ukraine Air Alliance Antonov An-12BK (UR-CGV) at GEO/TJCG in Guyana today. These Ilyushin Il-18-derived freighters are becoming increasingly uncommon, especially on this side of the Atlantic.

#Aviation #Planespotting #Antonov #An12 #UkraineAirAlliance #Guyana #CargoAviation

Nolinor Aviation boosts Western Canada’s presence The site will also support the integration of another Boeing 737-200, an aircraft well-known for operating in rugged, unpaved environments, further enhancing Nolinor’s remote cargo and charter capabil...

Nolinor Aviation has acquired the former North Cariboo Air facility in Edmonton, establishing a key MRO and cargo hub to support its expansion in Western Canada.
#NolinorAviation #FIFOOperations #cargoaviation #aircraftmaintenance #FBOoperations

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Atlas Air B763(BDSF) “Iconi” taxiing out. Observed the 767-3Y0ER’s classic lines and Pratt & Whitney power. A staple of cargo ops with that vibrant yellow livery. Pure freight-dog elegance.
#Aviation #Boeing767 #CargoAviation #PlaneSpotting #AtlasAir #Freighter

How does dust threaten air cargo efficiency and sustainability? Airborne dust cuts engine life, boosts fuel burn by up to 5%, and adds 10kg of wear per 1,000 cargo flights in dusty zones.

Airborne dust cuts engine life, boosts fuel burn by up to 5%, and adds 10kg of wear per 1,000 cargo flights in dusty zones.

#AirCargo #AviationSustainability #AircraftMaintenance #DustIngestion #AirborneDust #CargoAviation #EngineWear #SustainableAviation #ClimateImpact #AviationChallenges