The Boeing 747-400BDSF will support One Air’s flight programme offering full charter services connecting Hong Kong and London’s Heathrow Airport.
The new arrival has been acquired on a long-term lease and is a former Air Canada passenger aircraft, which was converted to a freighter for Air China then was in operation with Aerotranscargo before joining One Air’s fleet.
Since One Air started operations in July, it has operated charter flights between China and Europe on behalf of freight forwarding and charter broker customers.
The extra aircraft will add capacity for global charter services in addition to the regular Hong Kong – London charter operations.
Paul Bennett, Chairman and CEO of One Air, says, “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 B747-400F in Q1 2024. We already have sufficient demand for a third aircraft, so our growth strategy at this stage is very much on track.”