News / Asian air cargo rebounds and freighter operators eye a profitable peak season

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Asia’s freighter operations are expected to be more profitable this year, as the aircraft – and the air cargo market – appear to be enjoying something of a resurgence.

From the orders for 29 at last week’s Paris Air Show to today’s news that China Southern is bringing two 747-400Fs out of retirement, the appetite for widebody maindeck space has risen.

In part, the air cargo market enjoyed a rebound from the US west coast port congestion at the end of last ...