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The US aircraft leasing company AerSale Corporation has announced the leasing of a Boeing 757-200 Precision Converted Freighter (PCF) to the emerging cargo airline Stratos Freight. The company, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker ASLE, sees this partnership as an opportunity to support the growing logistics needs in Central Asia. Stratos Freight is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and operates at the intersection of Asia and Europe.
Expansion of Cargo Capacities
The Boeing 757-200PCF will expand Stratos Freight’s fleet and support planned as well as charter cargo operations in Central Asia and beyond. The airline serves key trade routes connecting China, the Middle East, and Europe. Craig Wright, Senior Vice President and Head of Asset Management at AerSale, emphasizes the versatility and efficiency of the Boeing 757 for regional cargo operations. He expressed positive sentiments about the partnership with Stratos Freight and highlighted that this lease underscores AerSale’s ability to provide tailored solutions for cargo operators worldwide.
The Boeing 757-200PCF is characterized by a combination of payload, range, and operating costs that make it suitable for express and regional cargo missions. The introduction of this aircraft at Stratos Freight is expected to enhance connectivity over highly demanded trade routes where efficiency and reliability are critical.
Strategic Importance for Stratos Freight
Captain Mukhtar T. Khaitov, CEO of Stratos Freight, expressed his pleasure at the addition of the Boeing 757-200PCF to the fleet. He emphasized that the aircraft will play a key role in expanding the company’s operational capabilities and contribute to the mission of providing efficient and reliable cargo solutions in Central Asia and key international markets.
