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%u2019s volumes, especially in e-commerce shipments.
E-commerce shipments constitute a major part of Atran%u2019s 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.
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