Air Hong Kong, a member of the Cathay Group, has entered into a long-term lease agreement for an Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (A330P2F) aircraft owned by Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM).
The aircraft is expected to enter service during Q4/26 and will support Cathay Cargo’s regional freight network serving the Chinese Mainland and other destinations throughout Asia.
“We look forward to welcoming this newest addition to our fleet, which will enable Air Hong Kong to leverage the opportunities presented by the three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport to expand our presence in the region,” Agatha Lee, chief operating officer of Air Hong Kong, said. “This marks an exciting chapter for Air Hong Kong as we expand our business to support the ongoing development of the Hong Kong international aviation hub.”
The agreement strengthens ATSG’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
“This placement reflects the growing demand for efficient widebody freighter capacity across the Asia-Pacific region and underscores the strength of ATSG’s leasing platform,” Greg Mays, president and CEO of ATSG, said. “Cathay Cargo and Air Hong Kong are recognized leaders in global air cargo, and we are proud to support their continued growth with a proven freighter solution. Hong Kong remains one of the world’s most important cargo gateways, and this transaction aligns with ATSG’s strategy to expand our relationships with premier operators in key international markets.”
Andy Lawrence, president of Cargo Aircraft Management, added, “Air Hong Kong’s selection of this A330P2F demonstrates the value proposition the platform offers operators looking to expand and modernize their fleets. We are pleased to support the Cathay Group with this aircraft and look forward to building upon our relationship in the years ahead. The A330 freighter continues to generate strong interest globally as operators seek efficient solutions to meet evolving cargo demand.”
The leased aircraft is part of ATSG’s growing portfolio of freighter aircraft.
