Volga-Dnepr Airlines operated a series of An-124-100 and IL-76TD-90VD charter flights and utilized the scheduled Boeing 747 freighter services run by its sister airline, AirBridgeCargo (ABC), to help deugro Airfreight GmbH deliver vital equipment for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) production plant on the Yamal Peninsula in northwest Siberia. The Volga-Dnepr Group’s unique "Cargo Supermarket" service helped deugro Organization find the best service/cost combinations for … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr’s “Cargo Supermarket” supports deugro’s logistics project
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Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of 10th B747-8 Freighter
Volga-Dnepr Group has taken delivery of its 10th new B747-8 Freighter as it continues to strengthen its fleet development and logistics services partnership with Boeing. The Group, which includes Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the world’s largest transporter of unique, oversize and heavyweight air cargo, and AirBridgeCargo (ABC), one of the fastest-growing international scheduled cargo airlines, formally received its latest -8 at a handover ceremony in Everett, Washington. Painted in … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr takes delivery of 10th B747-8 Freighter
CargoLogicAir awards maintenance to Volga-Dnepr Gulf
CargoLogicAir, the new British cargo airline associated with AirBridgeCargo and the Volga-Dnepr Group, has signed an agreement with Volga-Dnepr Gulf to perform C-check maintenance on its B747-400 freighter. The London Stansted-based cargo airline has been performing charter services and servicing an ACMI contract since being awarded its Air Operator Certificate by the UK Civil Aviation Authority at the start of 2016. The scope of works agreed with Volga-Dnepr Gulf includes airworthiness … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir awards maintenance to Volga-Dnepr Gulf
Denis Ilin resigns from AirBridgeCargo
Denis Ilin, the much-respected executive president of AirBridgeCargo, has resigned after three years heading up the carrier during which time the Moscow-based maindeck player underwent tremendous growth including the confirmation of an order just last month for 20 B747-8Fs. Ilin started his management career in AirBridgeCargo as director of operations and from 2006 to 2008 he worked as general director of the airline and later rejoined AirBridgeCargo team in 2013 in the position of executive … [Read more...] about Denis Ilin resigns from AirBridgeCargo
ABC sees 31% surge in volumes over first five months of ‘16
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is continuing its steady path of growth by reporting a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in tonnage for both the month of May and for the first five months of 2016, carrying 50,482 tonnes and 238,154 tonnes respectively throughout its expanded international network. The airline's FTK performance reinforced its secure foothold in the global air cargo market by increasing 21 per cent in May and 24 per cent for the opening five months of 2016. ABC’s growth in … [Read more...] about ABC sees 31% surge in volumes over first five months of ‘16
ABC speeds F1 cars to the start line for Russian Grand Prix
The fast-moving world of Formula 1 motor racing found the perfect cargo airline in AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) to ensure every competitor was on the starting line of the 2016 Russian Grand Prix in Sochi from 29 April to 1 May. ABC has successfully prepared and operated a series of six B747 charter flights from Shanghai to Sochi following the Chinese Grand Prix on 17 April. The racing cars, car frames and other vehicle parts, as well as special equipment, were safely transported in special … [Read more...] about ABC speeds F1 cars to the start line for Russian Grand Prix