Silk Way West Airlines, a growing cargo operator based in Azerbaijan, and Alaska Airlines on Thursday signed contracts with Boeing for two freighters apiece — but that is where the […]
Boeing, Airbus and independent aviation engineering companies are trying to meet demand for converting standard passenger jets to cargo configuration.
Companies that want standard freighters from the pre-owned market are in a race to find suppliers. Raya Airways and ASL are in the door with their orders.
Aero Capital Solutions is a mid-tier aircraft leasing firm that has quickly gone from zero freighters to soon having 40 of them.
EgyptAir is acquiring a small freighter to go with its trio of widebody cargo planes.
Canadian passenger airline WestJet is transforming itself into a hybrid passenger-freighter airline.
WestJet is among several passenger airlines going all-in on all-cargo operations.
Alaska Airlines is growing and so too are its cargo ambitions.
Modern narrowbody freighters that can be reclaimed for cargo are very popular with all-cargo operators because they fit well with express networks. Leasing companies are making more planes, like the 837-800, available.
Passenger airlines are going crazy for cargo. WestJet is following the lead of Canadian rival Air Canada in starting a dedicated freighter business to capitalize on strong air cargo demand.
