In week 13 of PLA's global wrap, we feature a couple of firsts, including Corsair's brand new A330neo, Emirates' vaccine delivery milestone, IAG Cargo's record airlift from Kenya, and the launch of a new cargo airline operating the EMA-BFS route in the United Kingdom. ASL Airlines UK becomes newest cargo carrier ASL Airlines United Kingdom received its air operator certificate (AOC) and its operating licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The first flight was operated by an ATR72-200 … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 13
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Amazon Air opens first European hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Amazon Air has started operations at its first regional air hub in Europe this month at the Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) in Schkeuditz, Germany. Also read: Amazon Air kicks off operations at Florida’s LAL airport The company has also leased two Boeing 737-800 aircraft from GECAS that will be operated by ASL Airlines on behalf of Amazon Air in Europe. The 20,000-square-meter cargo facility at LEJ will add to the e-commerce giant’s existing fulfilment network in Europe and has already … [Read more...] about Amazon Air opens first European hub at Leipzig/Halle Airport
ASL Airlines B734 operating for DHL overruns runway in Milan
An ASL Airlines B737-400, on behalf of EAT Leipzig, on behalf of DHL on a freight flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Bergamo overran the runway at Milan Bergamo's Orio al Serio Airport amid thunderstorms and poor weather early Friday morning local time. The aircraft broke through the airport perimeter fence, a parking lot, a guardrail and came to a stop on a road about 580 meters past the end of the runway. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and both pilots were taken to … [Read more...] about ASL Airlines B734 operating for DHL overruns runway in Milan
