16 Jul 2026
#3 July 2026: China Aviation Industry Newsletter
AerCap Places Three Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters With China Southern Air Logistics
AerCap has signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between late 2027 and the first half of 2028, supporting the carrier’s long-haul cargo fleet expansion.
BOC Aviation Places Five Airbus A321neo Aircraft With AJet
BOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with Turkish low-cost carrier AJet for five Airbus A321neo aircraft from its existing orderbook. The aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, are scheduled for delivery in 2028 and will support AJet’s fleet renewal and network growth across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
China Eastern Airlines Launches New Beijing-Bali Route
China Eastern Airlines has launched three weekly flights between Beijing-Daxing and Denpasar, Bali, effective from 11 July 2026. The new service strengthens air connectivity between China and Bali, supporting tourism flows from one of Bali’s key visitor markets.
Acumen’s Take
On AerCap And China Southern Air Logistics
AerCap’s 777-300ERSF placement reflects growing demand for high-capacity converted freighters in long-haul cargo operations. For cargo carriers, the platform offers a route to expand widebody capacity while leveraging existing 777 fleet familiarity.
On BOC Aviation And AJet
BOC Aviation’s A321neo placement with AJet highlights continued lessor support for low-cost carrier fleet renewal and regional growth. New-generation narrowbodies remain central to airline strategies focused on efficiency, range and network flexibility.
On China Eastern’s Beijing-Bali Route
China Eastern’s Beijing-Bali service underlines the importance of direct leisure connectivity between major Chinese gateways and high-demand tourism destinations. For airports and airlines, such routes can support traffic recovery while strengthening international network depth.
Acumen Aviation © 17th July 2026 All Rights Reserved.
