Boeing and Icelease agreed to an order for one 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) and options for up to two more as the leasing company continues to grow its freighter portfolio. Induction of the first aircraft is scheduled for Q1 2027, with delivery of the converted aircraft expected in Q2 2027. Boeing will convert the airplanes at ST Engineering's airframe MRO facilities in Singapore. "This agreement with Boeing to convert up to three Boeing 767 aircraft marks an important … [Read more...] about Boeing and Icelease sign agreement for up to three 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters
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Boeing: Global freighter fleet to exceed 4,000 airplanes as air cargo traffic doubles by 2045
Boeing projects in its 2026 World Air Cargo Forecast that air cargo traffic will double over the next 20 years, driving the freighter fleet to exceed 4,000 airplanes by 2045. Growth will be fueled by time-sensitive shipments for advanced manufacturing and AI hardware, diversifying supply chains and rising e-commerce volumes as carriers adapt route networks to shifting trade lanes and manage geopolitical disruptions. Boeing released its biannual forecast today at The International Air Cargo … [Read more...] about Boeing: Global freighter fleet to exceed 4,000 airplanes as air cargo traffic doubles by 2045
Ethiopian Airlines orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 Freighters to expand cargo fleet
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the African carrier has ordered eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters. The airline will pair the proven performance of the 777 Freighter with the next-generation 777X capabilities of the new 777-8 Freighter to expand its Boeing freighter fleet. The order is Ethiopian Airlines' second for the 777X airplane family, building on its purchase of eight 777-9 passenger jets that established the carrier as Africa's first 777X customer. The 777-8 … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 Freighters to expand cargo fleet
Boeing and Turkish Airlines finalise order for up to 150 737 MAX jets
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced an order for up to 150 737 MAX airplanes, concluding the discussions initiated in 2025 and supporting the flag carrier's expansion goals. The agreement for the 737 MAX order was finalised in the presence of His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, president of the Republic of Türkiye. Turkish Airlines purchased 100 737-8 airplanes and secured options for 50 more 737 MAX jets, making this the airline's largest Boeing single-aisle order. The agreement … [Read more...] about Boeing and Turkish Airlines finalise order for up to 150 737 MAX jets
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for 777-8 Freighters
Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announced that the fast-growing air cargo operator has purchased five 777-8 Freighters. The previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo's first for the 777-8 Freighter. The 777-8 Freighter will be the industry's most capable twin-engine freighter, incorporating advanced technologies as a member of the 777X family and customer-preferred features from the current generation 777 Freighter. "With this order, we are investing in the long-term future of MSC Air Cargo … [Read more...] about Boeing and MSC Air Cargo announce order for 777-8 Freighters
AIR ONE International Holdings expands twin-engine freighter fleet as Boeing delivers second 777F in 3 months
AIR ONE International Holdings has achieved another key milestone in the group’s fleet modernisation and long-term growth strategy by taking delivery of its second production 777 Freighter from Boeing, to be operated by the group’s affiliated British cargo airline, One Air. Fresh from Boeing’s Everett, Washington, production line, the 107-tonne capacity freighter is the second 777F to join AIR ONE’s managed freighter fleet within 3 months. Following the official handover of the latest 777F, … [Read more...] about AIR ONE International Holdings expands twin-engine freighter fleet as Boeing delivers second 777F in 3 months
