Bournemouth Airport

Cargo First unveils new cargo handling facilities at Bournemouth Airport

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Cargo First, the dedicated cargo division of Bournemouth Airport, has announced the completion and commissioning of major new cargo handling facilities, representing a step-change in the airport’s freight capability. The project, part of an ongoing major investment programme across the Bournemouth Airport estate by owners Regional & City Airports, has delivered three brand new ICAO Code E aircraft stands, a much larger Customs-bonded cargo operations centre, and a programme of landside … [Read more...] about Cargo First unveils new cargo handling facilities at Bournemouth Airport

Bournemouth Airport eyes 2024 peak season opportunity

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Bournemouth Airport’s Cargo First air freight business and base operator European Cargo are gearing up for the autumn peak having seen continued growth on Far East to UK e-commerce trade routes. The successful partnership combines Cargo First's seamless handling operation and strategic location at Bournemouth Airport just 90 minutes from London, with European Cargo's growing fleet of fully converted Airbus A340-600 long-haul freighters. With three freighters already operating on China-UK … [Read more...] about Bournemouth Airport eyes 2024 peak season opportunity

Bournemouth-based airline marks freighter milestone

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Bournemouth Airport’s goal of becoming a strategic air freight hub for the UK has taken a major step forward with news that European Cargo has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for its Airbus A340 wide-bodied freighter conversion programme. The Bournemouth-based carrier is converting a fleet of ex-passenger A340 aircraft into long-haul freighters as it looks to cater to rising e-commerce demand. The airline has installed a sophisticated fire detection and … [Read more...] about Bournemouth-based airline marks freighter milestone

Cargo First streamlines handling operations at BOH

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Cargo First, Bournemouth Airport’s dedicated cargo handling service, is strengthening its fast-track ‘One Team’ operation by bringing its on-site customs bonded warehouse facilities fully in-house.  The move further streamlines its ground handling operation which is geared towards providing a faster alternative to the congested London airport system for freight customers.  Citing e-commerce growth as a catalyst, Bob Matharoo, Head of Cargo Development at Cargo First, said the … [Read more...] about Cargo First streamlines handling operations at BOH