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Air Cargo
BBAM goes bananas for Boeing 737-800 freighter
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…
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Canadian passenger airline WestJet to launch freighter division
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…
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Freighter conversions: Boeing or the other guy?
Some car owners will only take their cars to the dealer for maintenance, while others are content with an independent mechanic. The choice is similar…
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Trans-Atlantic rivalry brews over Airbus A321 converted freighter
Airbus is competing not only against Boeing to sell small converted freighters, but it now has a new U.S. competitor in retrofitting A321s.
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Why are iconic MD-80 jets being converted to freighters?
USA Jet Airlines, a small cargo operator, is converting old MD-88s into freighters. Airlines gave up on this plane, so why is anyone investing to…
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Amazon’s cargo airline begins daily service to Fairbanks, Alaska
Sun Country normally flies to sunny destinations. But with Amazon as its cargo customer, it’s heading to Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Amazon, FedEx air partner ASL orders 737-800 converted freighters
You’ve probably flown in a Boeing 737-800, a next-generation variant of this popular 737, but when they are put to pasture they become valuable assets…
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AEI receives large order for 737-800 converted freighters
Aerospace engineering firms are busy converting passenger planes to pure freighters.
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Aircraft leasing firm BBAM pursues dual freighter strategy
BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management plans to add up to a dozen Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to its portfolio in response to high demand for…
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A321 converted freighter debuts with Australia Post
The Airbus A321 is a ubiquitous people-hauler, but now Australia Post has the first freighter version of this popular aircraft.
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