Saudia Cargo set to lease two Airbus A330P2F freighters from ASL Airlines
Saudia Cargo has announced it has entered into a wet lease agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings to add two Airbus A330-300P2F converted freighters to its fleet of dedicated cargo aircraft. The agreement will see the first of the two aircraft, which will be operated by ASL Airlines of Ireland, supplied to the Saudi-based carrier in the last quarter of 2025.
This aircraft is reported to be MSN 1272, which was originally delivered to China Airlines in December 2011 as a passenger variant. Now registered as EI-LKD, the aircraft has undergone P2F conversion during the first half of 2025. The aircraft subsequently flew into Shannon, Ireland, in mid-June 2025, where it was repainted into the full current Saudia Cargo livery. The second aircraft to be supplied under the deal is expected to arrive following P2F conversion by the end of 2025.
Comprehensive operational support, including committed crews, a maintenance program, and insurance, is included in this ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) lease arrangement, according to a Saudia Cargo statement. With capacity for 26 pallets on the main deck and an additional 11 pallets (32 LD3) in the lower hold, the aircraft can transport up to 62 tonnes (115,808 pounds) of revenue payload and travel up to 3,700 nautical miles (6,850 km) carrying both express parcels and larger cargo.
Saudia Cargo“Expanding our capacity and global reach is a strategic imperative for Saudia Cargo, ensuring uninterrupted supply chains for our customers,” said Loay Mashabi, CEO and Managing Director of Saudia Cargo. “The integration of this A330-300P2F, in partnership with ASL Aviation Holdings, will significantly support our network capabilities, enabling us to connect markets with greater agility and efficiency. This pivotal addition directly supports our vision to solidify our position as a leading global air cargo carrier and solidifies the Kingdom’s role as a global logistics hub.”
Dave Andrew, CEO of ASL Aviation Holdings, added, “We are delighted to partner with Saudia Cargo to welcome an A330-300P2F to the ASL fleet. This partnership is a positive statement for ASL as we continue to strengthen and grow. The new A330-300P2F aircraft is ideal for Saudia Cargo’s express shipping and e-commerce services, providing a flexible solution to meet the diverse shipping needs of its customers and deliver reliable, high-quality cargo services.”
Saudia CargoThe return of the A330-300P2F to ASL Airlines Ireland’s fleet will complement the lessor’s Boeing 737 and ATR72 freighters, of which the carrier employs 20 and 11 aircraft, respectively. The company also has seven A300Fs flying under contract to European Air Transport and operated on behalf of DHL Express.
With the addition of the two A330P2F freighters, the Saudia Cargo fleet will reach eight aircraft with four Boeing 747-400Fs and four 777-200Fs already on strength.
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