ONE AIR's latest aircraft is a sign of east Midlands Airport's (EMA) growing capabilities to support the current boom in air cargo, reports the Derbyshire Times
EMA is the UK's number one air freight hub, supporting cargo-only aircraft carrying goods around the world.
One Air moved its operation from Heathrow Airport in April and is now based at EMA, running regular flights between Hong Kong and the UK. One Air's move to EMA provided favourable availability for flight slots including night flying and fewer restrictions for all-cargo aircraft.
The latest aircraft brings its total fleet at EMA to three 747s - with the new arrival boasting a nose door as well as side door for loading and unloading. The original Boeing-built freighter also has a higher payload capacity of up to 124,000 kgs.
It follows the second 747-400 which arrived at EMA in December to support One Air's growing programme between China/Hong Kong and Europe. This represents rapid growth from a company which ran its first flights in July 2023 after receiving its AOC certification from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
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EMA is the UK's number one air freight hub, supporting cargo-only aircraft carrying goods around the world.
One Air moved its operation from Heathrow Airport in April and is now based at EMA, running regular flights between Hong Kong and the UK. One Air's move to EMA provided favourable availability for flight slots including night flying and fewer restrictions for all-cargo aircraft.
The latest aircraft brings its total fleet at EMA to three 747s - with the new arrival boasting a nose door as well as side door for loading and unloading. The original Boeing-built freighter also has a higher payload capacity of up to 124,000 kgs.
It follows the second 747-400 which arrived at EMA in December to support One Air's growing programme between China/Hong Kong and Europe. This represents rapid growth from a company which ran its first flights in July 2023 after receiving its AOC certification from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
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