Avianca Cargo, Colombia’s leading cargo carrier, and its industrial companion AeroUnion, hiss the appearance of the unique A330 P2F airplane (airplane converted from passenger to freighter), that may perchance well perhaps just enhance AeroUnion’s operations and consequently the provider supplied by both firms to customers on the West Soar.
365 days after imposing the industrial cooperation agreement, AeroUnion is determined to get its first A330 P2F airplane. This airplane will develop cargo ability by 60% in contrast to its most unique snappy, ratifying the presented commitment of the integrated expansion approach. The initiative goals to enhance Avianca Cargo and AeroUnion’s joint network, with four extra A330 airplane expected to hitch between 2024 and 2025.
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“Freight transportation has shown well-known improvement in recent years in contrast to pre-pandemic stages. Latin American exports contain elevated by approximately 16%, while imports contain considered a 10% restoration. The A330 is an very ideal airplane resulting from its bigger volumetric ability and lower environmental affect, attributed to enhanced gas effectivity per ton,” said Diogo Elias, Senior Vice President and Chief of Avianca Cargo.
Avianca Cargo for the time being operates a quick of six A330 airplane, while AeroUnion has added 5 more freighters. The unique A330 will serve routes along the West Soar, bettering provider offerings to key markets. It will primarily transport perishable merchandise such as fruits and plant life, besides oversized cargo for automotive, mining, and oil sectors, along with e-commerce and parcel shipments.
The Avianca cargo route network connects to bigger than 68 destinations, 56 of that are online. It operates 220 cargo flights and makes use of larger than 1,800 passenger flights weekly for cargo transport, solidifying its feature as one of many declare’s largest networks and a imply cargo snappy with the bottom environmental affect. Avianca Cargo is the first airline in the Americas to form IATA CEIV certifications in four categories: Pharma, Recent, Are residing, and Lithium Batteries.
“We’re happy to get the unique A330 P2F, an airplane that comes to augment our provider and reliability provide, increasing our volumetric ability and bettering our connectivity to the West Soar markets in our declare,” said Danilo Correa, Aerounion’s CEO.
“Avianca Cargo has a prolonged historical past of initiating progressive air cargo alternate solutions and the one-year anniversary of its industrial agreement with AeroUnion is a testomony to this legacy, besides its commitment to growing economic alternatives right here in Los Angeles,” said Doug Webster, Intervening time Chief Operations & Repairs Officer, Los Angeles World Airports.
“LAWA shall be overjoyed to welcome Avianca Cargo’s unique A330P2F airplane to LAX. This addition will continue to enhance air freight products and companies by assembly market demands and the evolving wants of the logistics community.”
