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Boeing delivers 100th 767-300BCF to world’s largest aircraft type operator

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Boeing has delivered its 100 th 767-300BCF Converted Freighter to the worlds largest operator of the aircraft type, SF Airlines, marking a significant milestone in the projects 17-year history. Based at Shenzhen Bao’an International (SZX), SF Airlines operates 19 767-300BCFs and 77 air cargo planes in total, according to ch-aviation.

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Qantas focuses on Perth for further international and cargo development 

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Qantas will be developing its operation at Perth International Airport (PER) in Western Australia as the carrier looks to open up new passenger markets and build its cargo network, according to the airline’s Head of International and Cargo division.

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Avia Solutions Group grows to 222 aircraft, eyes 700 aircraft by 2030

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Starting from 2030 and beyond, 90% of Boeing and Airbus orders are directly owned by airlines, Ziemelis noted, emphasizing that ASG cannot afford to place speculative orders and wait until 2031 or 2032 to receive aircraft. Projections indicate that this demand will remain strong over the next three years.

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AirExplore CEO Martin Stulajter on 2024: from fleet growth to future plans

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Many airlines are now implementing hiring freezes and taking other precautions, raising questions about the unpredictable future. That said, it is likely to stabilize over the next two to three years. From a fleet of 9 to 16 aircraft in less than a year, the company strengthened its position in both the ACMI and cargo markets.

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Sun Country Plans More Boxes, Fewer People

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Sun Country is tired of carrying you self-loading cargo around for prices that are too low, so now it’s pivoting toward more cargo flying. In December 2019, Sun Country signed a deal to fly cargo around for Amazon using 12 Boeing 737-800 freighters. Next year, cargo flying will increase 61 to 63 percent for Sun Country.

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The commercial aviation trends likely to impact MRO providers in the future  

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The demand for air travel has never been higher than it is today, and consequently, the need has never been greater for airlines to equip their fleets, meet that demand and capitalize on it. Safety should underpin any commercial airline’s operation, from the smallest air taxi operator to the largest intercontinental mega carrier.

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Airline Hiring Pauses: Setback or Opportunity for Aspiring Pilots?

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Over the past few years, airlines have been aggressively recruiting pilots to address a global pilot shortage, offering increased salaries, signing bonuses, and pathway programs. However, as economic conditions fluctuate and airlines reassess their staffing needs, some have paused or reduced hiring. Why Are Airlines Reducing Hiring?

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