A long-standing relationship between Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region and Volga-Dnepr’s group of carriers has resulted to an agreement that will see the region’s international airport become the setting for a logistics hub. In a signing ceremony earlier today during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, representatives, including the governor of Krasnoyarsk, signed a cooperation agreement to develop cross-regional and international cargo operations that could potentially bring in over a … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr backs Krasnoyarsk’s cargo hub aspirations
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ATRAN to lease 737-800BCFs from GECAS
Press release ATRAN Airlines has taken delivery of a 737-800 Boeing converted freighter (BCF) from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and a second is slated to deliver later this month to the scheduled express cargo carrier, part of the Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Group. These aircraft join the two 737-800BCF freighters ATRAN and GECAS announced in October 2018 and which entered service in March and October 2019, adding further capacity to ATRAN’s short- and mid-range routes linking … [Read more...] about ATRAN to lease 737-800BCFs from GECAS
AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
AirBridgeCargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, the largest twin-engine cargo plane, servicing the Trans-Siberian route with a payload of 106 tonnes. “2020 has put the air cargo at the front,” mentioned Igor Borisov, Director of Domodedovo airport, delivering much-needed medical cargo to combat COVID-19 spread. “We are positive that the new freighter type within AirBridgeCargo’s fleet will open new opportunities for other carriers operating to/from Domodedovo airport,” he … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
Volga-Dnepr Group introduces healthcare team to lead vaccine distribution
Ahead of the mammoth task of delivering Covid-19 vaccines worldwide, Volga-Dnepr Group is building up its Global Healthcare Team with comprehensive pharma logistics solutions and key appointments. The team will be led by Yulia Celetaria, who is currently the healthcare director. Yulia, who started her career with AirBridgeCargo Airlines, will be in charge of operations, alignment of dedicated healthcare and life-saving services with the usage of the Group’s unique freighter fleet, network … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr Group introduces healthcare team to lead vaccine distribution
AirBridgeCargo marks decade of cargo flights to Zhengzhou
AirBridgeCargo is proudly celebrating its 10th anniversary of flights to/from Zhengzhou. On 17 September 2010, ABC’s Boeing 747-400 took off from Zhengzhou International Airport on its flight to Moscow with further onwards connections to European gateways of the carrier. This was the milestone in developing comprehensive network coverage of Central China and the beginning of the long-term strategic partnership with the airport and Henan Province Government. “Our stable and effective … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo marks decade of cargo flights to Zhengzhou
New Volga-Dnepr Commercial Director Tony Baukham
Tony Bauckham has joined Volga-Dnepr UK, a global charter sales centre for Volga-Dnepr Airlines, as Commercial Director, reinforcing Volga-Dnepr Group’s strategy of building an international team to further its leadership ambitions in the global air charter market. Mr. Bauckham is a highly respected air cargo industry expert, who previously spent eight years as Managing Director of the British aircraft charter company, Air Charter Service. Earlier in his career, between 2004-2007, … [Read more...] about New Volga-Dnepr Commercial Director Tony Baukham