Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad), plans to expand its cargo fleet with the addition of three Airbus A321 converted freighters or A321F. The three narrowbody freighters, which will be leased from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), will be delivered in stages beginning in the first quarter of 2023 and positioned across key markets like Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. “It is a timely and strategic move on our part to … [Read more...] about AirAsia to grow Teleport’s fleet with three A321P2Fs
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Here’s the ‘newest’ cargo jet to join Lufthansa’s fleet
EFW recently handed over the third 3rd converted A321P2F to aircraft lessor BBAM, which will be the first passenger-to-cargo conversion of the type to be operated by the Lufthansa Group. The yet to be branded Airbus, now with gross payload capacity of 28 tonnes, will make its way to Munich and will be operated by Lufthansa unit CityLine for the airline’s cargo division. Lufthansa Technik took over the transfer and commissioned an external cockpit crew specializing in ferry flights for the … [Read more...] about Here’s the ‘newest’ cargo jet to join Lufthansa’s fleet
PLA Global Wrap: Week 33
For this week’s instalment of the global wrap, we have a handful of announcements from week 33, including the planned freighter conversion site in Addis Ababa by IAI and Ethiopian Airlines and the completed purchase of Agility’s unit by DSV Panalpina. There’s also the latest updates from DHL Global Forwarding, BBAM’s new orders for narrowbody freighter conversions, and Qatar Airways’ global rollout with WebCargo. DSV Panalpina completes purchase of Agility’s GIL unit Danish forwarder DSV … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 33
Aircraft lessor BBAM to add 12 more 737-800BCFs
BBAM Limited Partnership is set to expand its 737-800BCF fleet with six firm orders and six options, as the aircraft leasing company looks to ride on the continued growth in the e-commerce and express cargo market. Boeing said the agreement brings the aircraft lessor’s 737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15. “As we look ahead to expanding our cargo fleet, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter provides the performance and efficiency our customers need,” said Steve Zissis, CEO of … [Read more...] about Aircraft lessor BBAM to add 12 more 737-800BCFs
