Production freighter orders in 2018 part II: 777F leads the pack

On Monday, we began this two-part analysis of the production jet freighter market in 2018 with an overview of orders and deliveries, our thoughts on why 2018 was such a big year for orders, and how that might continue – or not – during 2019. Click here to read part I. Today, we conclude it […]

• Caryn Livingston
• January 2, 2019

Production freighter orders in 2018 part I: the year of the 777F

Today, we begin our two-part analysis of production freighter aircraft orders and deliveries during 2018, with a look at the industry trends supporting one of the strongest years for widebody freighter orders over the past decade. Later this week, we’ll continue with a breakdown of orders and deliveries by model. After a lackluster 2017 for […]

• Caryn Livingston
• December 31, 2018

Freighter aircraft transactions through December

Every week in Cargo Facts Update, we include a list of recent freighter aircraft transactions, and then a comprehensive summary in the monthly issue of Cargo Facts. Each reference to a freighter aircraft transaction (FAT) in our publications contains a unique FAT code linked to the FAT database on the CargoFacts.com website. This database is […]

• Caryn Livingston
• December 28, 2018

Top 5 freighter aircraft transactions of 2018

Season’s greetings from Cargo Facts! Many of our readers are spending today at home with family and friends, rather than at the office. But the holidays are also a good time to reflect over the year just past. Today, enjoy a look back at some of the highlights of this year’s freighter aircraft transactions. With […]

• Caryn Livingston
• December 24, 2018

Amazon secures options to more than double ATSG-leased fleet, boost ownership in company

ATSG’s leasing subsidiary, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), will lease ten additional freighter-converted 767-300Fs to Amazon, with five delivered per year in 2019 and 2020, Amazon announced last night. Leases will last ten years and include an option for a three-year extension. Amazon is also extending leasing agreements for the twelve 767-200BDSFs and eight 767-300BDSFs it […]

• Charles Kauffman
• December 21, 2018

Breaking News: Amazon to lease 10 additional 767-300Fs from ATSG

Amazon agreed to lease ten additional freighter-converted 767-300Fs from Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) over the next two years to support the growth of its dedicated freighter network, the e-commerce giant announced today. The aircraft will be leased by ATSG’s leasing subsidiary, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM), and operated on Amazon’s behalf by an ATSG-affiliate carrier in […]

• Charles Kauffman
• December 20, 2018

Freighter aircraft transactions through the end of November

Every week in Cargo Facts Update, we include a list of recent freighter aircraft transactions, and then a comprehensive summary in the monthly issue of Cargo Facts. Each reference to a freighter aircraft transaction (FAT) in our publications contains a unique FAT code linked to the FAT database on the CargoFacts.com website. This database is […]

• Caryn Livingston
• December 10, 2018

Uptick in freighter aircraft transactions ahead of peak season

Even though it was a short work-week for many Americans in the United States celebrating Thanksgiving, mid-November continues to be a busy period for Freighter Aircraft Transactions as carriers rush to add aircraft ahead of this year’s peak season. Each reference to a freighter aircraft transaction (FAT) in our publications contains a unique FAT code […]

• Charles Kauffman
• November 22, 2018