News / Smart Smartlynx brings in passenger-freighters as it eyes growing demand

Air freight capacity is 14% down on 2019 – but volumes are more than 4% higher, and this gap between supply and demand is driving market players to find more innovative solutions.

And with continued high rates, using passenger-freighters to plug the gaps is becoming increasingly popular.

SmartLynx Airlines, a passenger-focused wet-lease and charter specialist, has been boosting its cargo credentials and will temporarily convert five A330 aircraft for freight operations. The modifications will give the aircraft a ‘zero passenger’ layout.

Cargo-only aircraft ...