Ethiopian Airlines nearing an order for more 737-800SFs

• Charles Kauffman and Jeff Lee
• July 19, 2019
• Carriers, Features, Narrowbody Conversions, News

Now that Ethiopian Airlines has successfully put the first of two 737-800SFs into regional service, the carrier is nearing an order for two more of the aircraft type, sources close to the carrier tell Cargo Facts. Although a deal has not yet been inked, Ethiopian Cargo is expected to soon finalize a deal for two […]

The narrowbody freighter fleet part II: 737 NG conversions enter the fleet

• Caryn Livingston
• April 5, 2019
• Features, Freighter Fleet Analysis, Narrowbody Conversions, Narrowbody Fleet Analysis

Today we continue our three-part analysis of the worldwide fleet of narrowbody jet freighters with a look at active and emerging conversion programs for the narrowbody freighter types currently available and set to enter the market in late 2019 and early 2020. In part III next week, we will break down the fleet on a […]

Who’s who in freighter conversions part I: the next generation and beyond

• Caryn Livingston
• December 11, 2018
• All Posts, Conversions

Last year, the conversion industry finally pushed forward the next generation of conversions with the redelivery of the first freighter-converted next-generation (NG) narrowbody aircraft – Alaska Airlines’ 737-700BDSF converted by Bedek Aviation Group. Boeing aircraft weren’t the only airframe types to find new life as freighters among the next generation, either, as a year ago […]

First freighter-converted 737-800F certified and redelivered by Boeing

• Charles Kauffman
• April 17, 2018
• Aircraft, Carriers, Conversions, Express, News, Video

On 12 April, Boeing announced via Twitter that it had received EASA and FAA Standard Type Certification (STC) for its 737-800BCF freighter conversion program. Following certification, the 737-800BCF (32740) was ferried from Victorville to East Midlands, where it will be formally handed over to launch customer GECAS, and then immediately leased to launch operator, Sweden-based […]

The narrowbody freighter fleet — Part III

• David Harris
• April 12, 2018
• Aircraft, Carriers, Conversions, E-Commerce, Express, Freighter Fleet Analysis, Narrowbody Fleet Analysis

Today we conclude our analysis of the worldwide fleet of narrowbody jet freighters with a look at the fleet on a type-by-type basis, with a focus on express vs. general cargo, and then by regional distribution. You can read Part I here (the overall composition of the fleet), and Part II here (the passenger-go-freighter conversion […]

The narrowbody freighter fleet — Part II

• David Harris
• April 11, 2018
• Aircraft, Carriers, Conversions, Express, Freighter Fleet Analysis, Narrowbody Fleet Analysis

Today we continue our analysis of the worldwide fleet of narrowbody jet freighters with a look at the passenger-to-freighter conversion market. You can read yesterday’s analysis of the overall composition of the fleet here, and tomorrow, in Part III, we will break down the fleet on a type-by-type basis, with a focus on express vs. […]

Longhao Airlines to double freighter fleet

• Charles Kauffman
• March 1, 2018
• Capacity & Demand, News

Guangzhou-based all-cargo carrier Longhao Airlines launched eleven-months ago with a single 737-300F. By year-end 2017, the carrier, which operates charter flights almost exclusively for Shenzhen-based SF Airlines, had three 737-300Fs in service. In February, Longhao added units four and five (29108, 29109), and outlined plans to further grow its narrowbody freighter fleet to seven 737Fs […]

Part III: The changing landscape of freighter aircraft leasing

• Charles Kauffman
• August 16, 2017
• Aircraft, Freighter Fleet Analysis, News

On Monday, we began a multi-part series on freighter aircraft leasing which began with a look at the way in which a business that was originally fairly straightforward has become increasingly complex – you can see that discussion here. Yesterday, we continued with a closer look at the lessors themselves (see part II). while today we will […]