ASL Aviation Holdings has announced the acquisition of two Boeing 747-400ERF freighters that have been operating within the ASL Group fleet as leased aircraft.
The aircraft MSN 33516 (OE-IFB) and MSN 33945 (OE-IFD) are operated by ASL Airlines Belgium, said the aviation services company.
The acquisition of both aircraft was completed on 7 August, with ownership transferred to ASL Aviation Holdings.
Both are established aircraft within the Group’s long-haul freighter fleet and will continue to support ASL’s global air cargo operations. Their acquisition further strengthens ASL Aviation Holdings’ commitment to investing in its long-haul freighter business and expanding the Group’s owned aircraft portfolio.
The transaction forms part of ASL Aviation Holdings’ ongoing fleet and asset strategy, supporting the continued development of its international air cargo platform and its ability to meet the long-term requirements of its airline operations and customers.
Earlier this month, ASL committed to adding four more aircraft to the ASL Airlines Australia fleet, further strengthening its existing B737-800BCF network and supporting the continued expansion of its Australia and New Zealand operations. This follows the recent launch of cargo operations at Western Sydney International Airport.
Three months earlier, ASL Airlines Australia had also signed a sale-and-purchase agreement for the takeover of troubled group Airwork’s New Zealand and Australia freight business.
Airwork Holdings – excluding its Airwork Flight Operations, Airwork Personnel and AFO Australia businesses – went into receivership in July of last year, followed by certain assets of Airwork Ireland in September.