HEATHROW-AIRPORT hubbed freighter operator One Air has added its second aircraft following its launch earlier this year and is hoping to add a third aircraft early next year.
The converted Boeing 747-400 freighter has been acquired on a long-term lease and is a former Air Canada passenger aircraft which was later converted to a freighter for Air China. Prior to joining One Air, it was in operation with Aerotranscargo, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Paul Bennett, chairman and chief executive of One Air, said: 'We have enjoyed a positive start to commercial operations and strong interest from the international cargo market, which reinforces our view of the long-term potential for a British all-cargo airline.
'We are extremely proud to be operating the only Boeing 747 freighters on the UK register and to be offering the aircraft s outstanding cargo capacity.
'Our second aircraft has now entered service and increases our capabilities further and, subject to gaining the necessary regulatory approvals, our aim is to add a third 747-400F in first quarter 2024.
'We already have sufficient demand for a third aircraft, so our growth strategy at this stage is very much on track.'
The carrier took delivery of its first 747-400, also converted earlier this year and launched commercial operations in July.
Since then, the company has been flying charters between Europe and China/Hong Kong on behalf of freight forwarders and charter broker customers.
The extra aircraft is also expected to offer some further ad hoc capacity for global charter services in addition to the regular Hong Kong-London charter operations, the company said.
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The converted Boeing 747-400 freighter has been acquired on a long-term lease and is a former Air Canada passenger aircraft which was later converted to a freighter for Air China. Prior to joining One Air, it was in operation with Aerotranscargo, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Paul Bennett, chairman and chief executive of One Air, said: 'We have enjoyed a positive start to commercial operations and strong interest from the international cargo market, which reinforces our view of the long-term potential for a British all-cargo airline.
'We are extremely proud to be operating the only Boeing 747 freighters on the UK register and to be offering the aircraft s outstanding cargo capacity.
'Our second aircraft has now entered service and increases our capabilities further and, subject to gaining the necessary regulatory approvals, our aim is to add a third 747-400F in first quarter 2024.
'We already have sufficient demand for a third aircraft, so our growth strategy at this stage is very much on track.'
The carrier took delivery of its first 747-400, also converted earlier this year and launched commercial operations in July.
Since then, the company has been flying charters between Europe and China/Hong Kong on behalf of freight forwarders and charter broker customers.
The extra aircraft is also expected to offer some further ad hoc capacity for global charter services in addition to the regular Hong Kong-London charter operations, the company said.
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