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
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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 continues growth track with record-setting 27% Q1 growth
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) set a new quarterly tonnage record in the first three months of 2016, carrying over 132,000 tonnes of cargo across its international route network, a 27 per cent increase year-on-year alongside a 23 per cent growth in FTKs. January 2016 saw ABC record year-on-year cargo volumes of 43,000 tonnes, while in February tonnage rose 15 per cent over the same month in 2015 despite the impact on global trade caused by the Chinese new year and the extraordinary demand for … [Read more...] about ABC continues growth track with record-setting 27% Q1 growth
ABC strengthens its quality service level with Cargo iQ cert
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has been issued with a Cargo iQ certificate after it successfully passed the audit procedures for compliance with the International Air Transport Association’s Cargo iQ quality standards. The document was presented during a session of the Cargo iQ Technical Group in Essen, Germany this week. Following a two-day inspection, ABC’s quality certificate is valid for two year and acknowledges the airline’s conformance to the highest global quality requirements. The … [Read more...] about ABC strengthens its quality service level with Cargo iQ cert
ABC starts 2016 off with a bang, eyes global expansion
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reported a heady start to 2016 with a 30 per cent year-on-year rise in tonnage in January to 43,605 tonnes of cargo – a record performance and growth for the airline for the first month of the year. Denis Ilin, ABC’s executive president noted that the company’s rapid expansion has resulted in "diversified network coverage, matched by a high level of service that has helped us to gain the appreciation and trust of our customers in what we do.” As a result, … [Read more...] about ABC starts 2016 off with a bang, eyes global expansion
AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of two more B747-8Fs
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of two more B747-8 Freighters today. The aircraft are the first to be delivered as part a memorandum of understanding, signed between Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group at the Paris Air Show in June 2015. The aircraft will be deployed on ABC’s expanding network under winter schedule 2015/2016, between Asia and the US. With today's deliveries, ABC's fleet now consists of eight B747-8 Freighters, five B747-400ER Freighters, … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of two more B747-8Fs
