Lufthansa Cargo has announced a strategic collaboration with IndiGo CarGo to establish a new Dhaka–Los Angeles cargo corridor, enhancing connectivity between South Asia and North America. Under this agreement, IndiGo CarGo operates a dedicated Airbus A321 freighter from Dhaka (DAC) via Kolkata (CCU) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), where the cargo is then transferred onto Lufthansa’s transpacific freighter service to Los Angeles (LAX).
Royal Air has officially launched operations with its first Airbus A321F, becoming the first airline in the Philippinesto operate this converted freighter type. The aircraft, registered RP-C1775, has begun flying freighter services between Manila and Taipei, marking a major strategic shift for the previously passenger-focused carrier.
Air Austral, the flag carrier based in Réunion, has expanded its long-haul capacity by wet-leasing an Airbus A340-300from Hi Fly Malta, a specialist in ACMI and charter operations. The aircraft, registered 9H-TQZ and bearing manufacturer serial number 202, began operating flights on behalf of Air Austral on July 2, 2025, with an inaugural service from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to St. Denis de la…
Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has successfully delivered a Boeing 737-800 to Jettime a/s, establishing its first leasing partnership in Denmark. This marks a significant milestone for JSA as it expands its customer base into the Nordic ACMI and charter market, with Jettime operating as a leading regional provider of tailored air services.
Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its 13th Boeing 737-8 aircraft, registered MH5041, further strengthening its narrowbody fleet with a modern, fuel-efficient aircraft that will enhance both passenger experience and operational capability. The aircraft landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 1:11 PM local time, completing its journey from Honolulu with a stopover in Guam.
An Air India Airbus A320neo, operating as Flight AI2744, experienced a runway excursion upon landing at Mumbai International Airport on July 21, 2025, during heavy rainfall. The incident caused visible damage to the aircraft’s engine cowling and multiple tyres, but no injuries were reported among passengers or crew.
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to retire its entire Embraer E1 fleet by 2030, as part of a long-term fleet modernization program. The E1 jets will be replaced with new Airbus A220s, which offer improved fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and enhanced passenger comfort for short- and medium-haul operations.
Global Airlines has clarified that its only Airbus A380, registered 9H-GLOBL (MSN 120), is not heading into long-term storage, countering growing speculation following the aircraft’s relocation to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport. Operated by Hi Fly, the double-decker aircraft had recently completed two roundtrip flights between Glasgow and New Yorkbefore being grounded.
Centrum Air has officially become Uzbekistan’s largest private operator of the Airbus A321neo, following the delivery of its third aircraft of this type, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s rapid growth trajectory. The newly acquired A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number 12499 and registered locally as UK32132, was delivered from Airbus’s Hamburg facility to Tashkent on July 19.
Ouranos Aircraft has signed an agreement with Sky Vision Airlines to deploy one Airbus A321 P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft at Freedom Airline in Kenya for a one-year operational period. The aircraft will be based at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where it will serve as a key asset for cargo distribution between Africa, Europe, and the UAE.
