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A structural shortage of freighter capacity reshaped how airlines deployed cargo fleets in 2026. Atlas Air confirmed it would add no aircraft to its fleet this year due to "no availability out there". Saudia Cargo announced plans to add four 777-200 freighters, while China Southern confirmed it would introduce three 777-300ERSF converted freighters. Atlas Air also acquired a 49% stake in Air Atlanta to gain access to 14 widebody freighters