Adam Air to Transition Fleet: Widebody Expansion and Growth of Adam Cargo

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Press Release
Burbank, January 2012

Adam Air today announced a major fleet transition strategy designed to reshape its international and cargo operations. The airline will begin phasing out its Boeing 757 passenger fleet and introducing Airbus A330 and A340 widebody aircraft to lead its long-haul expansion from Detroit. At the same time, the retired 757s will be converted into freighters to accelerate the growth of Adam Cargo, the company's dedicated logistics arm.

For more than a decade, Adam Air's 757s have connected Detroit to Europe and South America. However, with the aircraft now averaging nearly 20 years in service, rising fuel costs and maintenance burdens have made them increasingly impractical in passenger service.

CEO Humad Adam noted: "The 757s were instrumental in building our international presence, but the time has come to evolve. By transitioning to A330s and A340s, we gain the capacity and range to compete effectively in long-haul markets, while our 757 fleet will find a second life as the backbone of Adam Cargo. This dual strategy allows us to grow both our passenger and freight businesses in a sustainable way."

Adam Cargo, based in Detroit, will use the converted 757 freighters to serve domestic and regional freight routes, with plans to expand to transatlantic cargo corridors in the future. The airline views cargo as a stabilizing force in its portfolio, capable of offsetting volatility in passenger demand.

While international passenger services will focus on new A330 and A340 routes, Adam Air remains committed to strengthening its U.S. domestic network and ensuring Detroit remains a central hub for both travelers and shippers.

"Our business is about more than moving passengers," added Adam. "It's about connecting economies. With widebodies for passengers and a growing freighter fleet for cargo, Adam Air is taking bold steps to secure its future."