Atran Airlines takes delivery of fourth Boeing 737-400 BCF

Jan 18, 2019: Atran Airlines, Volga-Dnepr Group subsidiary, has taken delivery of Boeing 737-400 BCF, thus enlarging its fleet to four freighters.

With 23 tonnes of cargo capacity, this additional plane will support the emerging volumes of the carrier's volumes, especially in e-commerce shipments.

E-commerce shipments constitute a major part of Atran's traffic these days, informs the airline through a statement.

The aircraft will be deployed on existing routes between Russia, CIS, and Europe and will guarantee the dedicated airlift for mail and express goods.

The aircraft has a main deck side cargo door and a loading system facilitating it to stow 11 standard aviation pallets (22353175 mm) and containers in the cargo compartment.

The enlarged fleet will also facilitate cargo growth of Volga-Dnepr Group, which consists of the leading air carriers - Volga-Dnepr Airlines, AirBridgeCargo Airlines, and Atran Airlines.