One Air: the UK's youngest all-cargo airline
The United Kingdom has a new British cargo airline with the launch of Boeing 747-400 freighter operator, One Air. The new airline has been awarded its Air Operators’ Certificate by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
One Air expects an initial demand for flights from UK to Europe, the Middle East and Asia regions. It is also planning to offer freighter services to China and USA in a second phase.
One Air has dry leased its first B747 freighter and is now the only UK operator of the B747. The carrier has recruited a team of 90 air cargo and aviation professionals for its launch, including ground operations, engineering and maintenance, crew training, crew management, finance and HR specialists, and a 40-strong air crew with pilots recruited from Cathay Pacific, Emirates Airline, Norwegian Airlines, and other major carriers. (cj)