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Mesa Airlines adding freighter for DHL service as cargo ambitions grow

A mustard-colored DHL cargo jet on the taxiway.

After recently completing its first year flying parcels for DHL Express, Mesa Airlines will add another narrowbody freighter to its fledgling fleet early next year as it looks to expand its cargo division and realize greater economies of scale for the DHL business.

Mesa Airlines began operating  two Boeing 737-400 converted freighters for DHL in October 2020, entering the air cargo market for the first time after years providing regional passenger air transport for United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL)...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mesa-airlines-adding-freighter-for-dhl-service-as-cargo-ambitions-grow

Cargo attracts small European passenger airlines

A large white plane with Airhub Airlines brand touches down on runway on gray day.

Three small passenger airlines new to the air cargo business are deploying temporary and fully converted freighters for the first time in the latest example of niche carriers branching out to take advantage of strong market conditions. The extra capacity is a positive — if small — positive development for an airfreight market that remains woefully short of supply.

Experts say air cargo capacity is at a 13% deficit compared to 2019 while demand for goods is up 3% to 9%, depending on the source....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/cargo-attracts-small-european-passenger-airlines

Mesa Air to become first US airline to test drone delivery

Regional air carrier Mesa Air will become the first U.S. airline to enter the world of drone delivery. Mesa Air Group, the parent company of Mesa Air, has signed an agreement with drone provider Flirtey for four delivery drones with an option to purchase 500 additional drones.

Mesa (NASDAQ: MESA) and Flirtey said in a joint release they will target last-mile food delivery initially. The service will eventually be expanded in the U.S. and New Zealand.

“Mesa is excited to partner with Flirtey to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mesa-air-to-become-first-us-airline-to-test-drone-delivery

Mesa Airlines makes first cargo flight for DHL

A small white regional jet taxis in foreground, while a larger United 737 is in background.

Mesa Air Group (NASDAQ: MESA), a regional carrier for American Airlines and United Airlines, announced it operated its first revenue-generating cargo flight for DHL Express on Monday from its hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Cargo is a new line of business for Mesa, which is operating two Boeing 737-400 converted freighters under a five-year contract with the express delivery company. The second aircraft is scheduled to enter service in November.

Flying 737s is also new...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/mesa-airlines-makes-first-cargo-flight-for-dhl

GECAS stocks up on 737-800 converted freighters

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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) said Wednesday it entered an agreement with Boeing (NYSE: BA) to convert 11 Boeing 737-800 passenger planes to all-cargo mode.

The deal includes options for Boeing to convert an additional nine 737-800s for the General Electric (NYSE: GE) subsidiary.

GECAS said its total 737-800 freighter conversion orderbook now stands at 74: 60 firm and 14 options. The orders in this latest tranche are scheduled for completion between 2022 and 2024.

Boeing has delivered 23...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/gecas-stocks-up-on-737-800-converted-freighters

Mesa Airlines envisions operating 10 DHL cargo jets by 2022

An American Eagle jet on ascent through the clouds. Mesa Airlines operates the jets and will soon fly cargo jets for DHL.

Mesa Airlines, a regional passenger airline, expects its cargo business with DHL Express to quickly grow and become profitable by proving it can meet linehaul delivery requirements for the burgeoning e-commerce sector, Chairman and CEO Jonathan Ornstein said Monday.

Mesa (NASDAQ: MESA), the first regional airline in the U.S. to enter the narrow-body cargo business, could be operating 10 aircraft for the express delivery company within 18 months if plans proceed as expected, he said.

Phoenix-based...

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