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YTO Cargo Airlines Expands Widebody Fleet with Additional B767F

YTO Cargo Airlines Expands Widebody Fleet with Additional B767F
YTO Cargo Airlines has strengthened its widebody fleet with the acquisition of a Boeing 767-300ER(BDSF), marking the airline’s third aircraft of this model. The newly acquired freighter, registered as B-226P (msn 33767), was ferried to Guangzhou on May 29, 2025, and is anticipated to enter service within the next two to three months. Previously operated by Ethiopian Airlines under the registration ET-ALJ, the 21.6-year-old aircraft was acquired through an outright purchase rather than a lease, distinguishing YTO’s approach from common industry practices. The aircraft had been part of a sale and leaseback arrangement with Titan Aviation Holdings before joining YTO’s fleet.
Fleet Expansion and Strategic Ambitions
With this latest addition, YTO Cargo Airlines now operates three Boeing 767-300ER(BDSF) freighters, alongside ten Boeing 757-200(PCF) aircraft and a single C909(F). This expansion reflects the company’s strategic focus on growing its widebody operations. Earlier this year, YTO Chairman David Xiufeng Su emphasized the airline’s commitment to scaling its large widebody capacity, stating, “I have to say we only have one direction, and that is to go for [large] widebody. Go big or go home.”
Currently, YTO maintains scheduled freighter services to 25 airports across 13 countries, according to ch-aviation Commercial Aviation Operator Schedule Data. The airline’s fleet growth is part of a broader effort to enhance its market presence amid intensifying competition in the global air cargo sector.
Competitive Landscape and Market Challenges
YTO’s expansion occurs against a backdrop of heightened rivalry among cargo carriers. Competitors such as Challenge Group are augmenting their fleets with Boeing 777-300ERSFs, while Gulf Air is pursuing widebody wet leases to support its growth ambitions. This intensifying competition is likely to exert downward pressure on cargo rates, compelling operators like YTO to optimize their cost structures and operational efficiency.
Industry analysts observe that the increasing investment in widebody freighters by multiple airlines may alter market dynamics significantly. As carriers adjust their fleet compositions and strategies to safeguard market share and profitability, YTO Cargo Airlines faces the challenge of leveraging its expanded widebody fleet to seize new opportunities while navigating a more crowded and price-sensitive environment.

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