British cargo airline, One Air, has marked its first year of operations by connecting 28 global airports and transporting over 17 million kilograms of cargo. As part of its fleet expansion, a third Boeing 747-400F is set to enter service...
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British cargo airline, One Air, has marked its first year of operations by connecting 28 global airports and transporting over 17 million kilograms of cargo. As part of its fleet expansion, a third Boeing 747-400F is set to enter service by the end of August.
One Air launched its inaugural flight on 24 July 2023, delivering a 100-tonne payload from Jinan-Shandong in eastern China to London Heathrow. Since then, the airline has been offering regular weekly full charter services linking Asia and Europe, as well as ad hoc global charter services.
Notable milestones in One Air’s first year include adding a second B747-400F to its fleet in November to meet growing demand for cargo capacity from China and Hong Kong to Europe. The airline also established East Midlands Airport as a regular origin and destination point in the UK, benefiting from easier slot availability and fewer restrictions on night flying compared to other airports.
"The first year of operations for a new airline can be a voyage of discovery. I am delighted to say that at One Air, our first 12 months have seen steady growth as we lay the foundations for our long-term ambitions,” said Chris Hope, One Air’s Chief Operating Officer. “We greatly appreciate our global sales agency partner, Air One Aviation, for driving demand, and the freight forwarders, charter brokers, and logistics providers for their trust in us as a new airline. The arrival of our third aircraft in August will expand our offerings, and by the end of 2025, we hope to have doubled our fleet based on promising growth opportunities.
“Reflecting on the past year, what makes me most proud is our amazing team. Our achievements are the result of their extraordinary efforts, often meeting challenges at short notice and in difficult circumstances. We accomplished all this while living by One Air’s values, which were clearly defined when we established the airline.”
In its first year, One Air has built a team of highly experienced aviation and cargo specialists at its UK headquarters. Starting with an initial team of six, the airline now employs over 115 industry professionals, including pilots from various global airlines.
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