Hua Xia Shi Bao·2025-09-25 14:09Core Insights - The Chinese air cargo industry is experiencing significant growth driven by policies aimed at enhancing international air cargo capabilities, ensuring supply chain stability, and reducing logistics costs [2] - The performance of air cargo companies has outpaced passenger transport, with notable increases in fleet size and route networks [2][3] Industry Performance - In the first half of 2025, China's air cargo transport volume reached 4.784 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 14.6%, with international routes showing a remarkable growth of 23.4% [4] - The total number of international cargo routes increased by 58.1% year-on-year, with 117 new routes added, primarily in Asia and Europe [6] Company Developments - China International Cargo Airlines (China Cargo) reported a revenue of 10.935 billion yuan, up 21.92%, and a net profit of 1.240 billion yuan, up 86.15% in the first half of 2025 [3] - SF Airlines, under SF Express, has expanded its fleet to 90 aircraft and launched a new international route connecting Ezhou, Miami, and Shenzhen [5] Fleet Expansion - The demand for air cargo has led to an increase in the number of cargo aircraft, with companies like JD Airlines and SF Airlines actively expanding their fleets and networks [7][8] - The introduction of wide-body freighters, such as the Boeing 777F, is becoming more common among Chinese airlines, enhancing long-haul cargo capabilities [4][9] Aircraft Modification and Manufacturing - The trend of converting retired passenger aircraft into freighters is prevalent, with companies like Shandong Airlines leading in the modification of Boeing 737-800BCF models [8] - Airbus is also expanding its presence in the cargo market by offering conversion services for its A330 and A320 series aircraft in China [9][10]