China Southern Signs Lease Agreements with AerCap for Three Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters
- Joe Breitfeller
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AerCap has today announced the signing of lease agreements with China Southern Airlines Cargo for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, which are scheduled for delivery from September 2027.
On Wednesday (July 8, 2026), AerCap Holdings announced that they have signed lease agreements with China Southern Air Logistics Co. Ltd. (CSA Logistics) for three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter aircraft. This marks the first passenger-to-freighter conversion program for the Boeing 777-300ER. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in October 2027, while the second and third aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the first and second quarters of 2028, respectively.
In Wednesday’s announcement, AerCap’s CEO, Aengus Kelly, said,
“We are delighted to once again support the China Southern Group, a long-standing AerCap customer and a key participant in the global air transportation market. Through this important transaction, China Southern Airlines Cargo will add three B777-300ERSF aircraft to its fleet, offering an exceptional combination of range, payload capability and efficiency, powered by the proven GE90 platform. The aircraft will integrate seamlessly into China Southern Air Logistics’ existing B777 fleet. We extend our sincere thanks to the teams at China Southern Airlines, China Southern Air Logistics and China Southern Airlines Cargo for their trust and partnership, and look forward to supporting their continued expansion.”
Also commenting on the lease agreements, CSA Logistics’ Chairman, Li Xiao, added,
“We are delighted to sign this significant agreement, extending our long-standing partnership with AerCap. The introduction of the Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters marks a major milestone in the continued evolution of our fleet. These aircraft will provide strong support for our strategy to expand intercontinental routes, enabling us to deliver superior service to customers worldwide.”
China Southern Airlines is the largest airline in China in terms of passenger carried, and operates the largest fleet with extensive route network, ranking the first in Asia and the fourth in the world. With the rapid growth of China Southern, the company’s cargo business is also growing. Starting from wet-leased freighters, to currently operating an owned fleet of two Boeing 747-400Fs and twelve Boeing 777-200F freighters, China Southern Cargo has achieved rapid development. With a long-term vision and globalization strategy, China Southern Cargo established Shanghai and Guangzhou as their dual-cargo-hubs and developed a freighter network which covers 10 domestic and international stations, including Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Amsterdam, Stansted, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Chicago, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. China Southern also offers seamless belly cargo transportation service with more than 700 passenger aircraft.
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) is the global leader in aircraft leasing and maintains one of the most attractive order books in the industry. The company serves around 300 customers in 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is headquartered in Dublin and maintains offices in Shannon, Miami, Memphis, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse, and other locations around the world.
Source: AerCap / PRNewswire
