AZUL Cargo Express is set to launch regional cargo operations in Brazil with two Airbus A321-200 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft leased from AerCap, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The logistics arm of azul Linhas Areas will operate flights connecting Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas with Manaus International Airport (MAO).
Additional routes will include flights from VCP to Recife Guararapes International Airport - Gilberto Freyre (REC) and between REC and MAO.
In a LinkedIn post on February 5, Azul announced that operations with the A321P2Fs would commence on February 15.
The aircraft were redelivered last year by German conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) to AerCap for lease to Azul Cargo.
Notably, the first aircraft delivered was the first A321P2F to be operated in South America.
'These new aircraft are designed to carry up to 27 tons, with a volumetric capacity of 212 cu m, offering more efficiency and sustainability,' said Azul.
'Compared to our current fleet, they offer a 39 per cent increase in weight capacity and a 27 per cent reduction in fuel consumption per tonne, as well as savings of up to 9,000 tonnes of CO2 per year per aircraft.'
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The logistics arm of azul Linhas Areas will operate flights connecting Viracopos International Airport (VCP) in Campinas with Manaus International Airport (MAO).
Additional routes will include flights from VCP to Recife Guararapes International Airport - Gilberto Freyre (REC) and between REC and MAO.
In a LinkedIn post on February 5, Azul announced that operations with the A321P2Fs would commence on February 15.
The aircraft were redelivered last year by German conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) to AerCap for lease to Azul Cargo.
Notably, the first aircraft delivered was the first A321P2F to be operated in South America.
'These new aircraft are designed to carry up to 27 tons, with a volumetric capacity of 212 cu m, offering more efficiency and sustainability,' said Azul.
'Compared to our current fleet, they offer a 39 per cent increase in weight capacity and a 27 per cent reduction in fuel consumption per tonne, as well as savings of up to 9,000 tonnes of CO2 per year per aircraft.'
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