Air One receives second 777F to boost Asia Europe cargo operations

Air One International Holdings has taken delivery of its second Boeing 777 Freighter in three months as part of the group’s plan to expand its twin-engine freighter fleet. One Air, the group's affiliated British cargo airline, will operate the aircraft.

The new 107-tonne capacity freighter has been delivered from Boeing’s production line in Everett, Washington. It is the second 777F to join the managed fleet as Air One builds on its long-term fleet modernisation plan.

The aircraft is scheduled to arrive at East Midlands Airport on 19 November and will begin commercial operations on the Hong Kong to East Midlands route. Air One launched scheduled services on this lane in early September, operated four times a week by One Air.

The company stated that it has operated more than 3,000 wide-body freighter flights and moved over 300 million kilos of cargo between Asia and Europe. The additional 777F will work alongside a managed fleet that includes 11 Boeing 747 freighters.

Peter Scholten, Chief Commercial Officer at Air One, said: “The Boeing 777 Freighter is an outstanding cargo aircraft. Taking delivery of a second 777F strengthens our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality services on key Asia–Europe trade lanes. It also reflects our focus on operational reliability and long-term commitment to developing a modern, efficient fleet capable of meeting our customers’ growing air cargo requirements.”

Chris Hope, Chief Operating Officer at One Air, said: “This delivery showcases the readiness and capability of our technical and flight operations teams to support our fleet and network expansion. The 777F continues to prove itself as a highly reliable and efficient aircraft, well suited to our customers’ evolving requirements.”