One Air completes first freighter flight from China to the UK

One Air, Britain's first all-cargo airline, has completed its first Boeing 747-400 freighter flight, operating a full charter from China to the UK for client Shandong Glory. The 100-tonne cargo arrived at London Heathrow from Jinan-Shandong last night, officially launching the new airline.

Chris Hope, Chief Operating Officer, One Air said, “This is a landmark day for One Air and all our team and partners in the UK, who have worked so hard to prepare for our successful launch since the awarding of our AOC by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. As well as ad hoc charter flights, we are now also commencing a regular flying programme from Asia Pacific to Europe with two 747F flights per week. Work is also under way to add a second 747F to our fleet, which we hope will enter service in early Q4."

One Air anticipates regular demand for flights from the UK to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia regions, with services to China and the US to follow.

“It is a proud day for us to operate our first customer flight and marks the start of our strategic development plan to build One Air’s reputation with clients in prime air cargo markets around the world,” said Paul Bennett, CEO, One Air.

One Air is the only UK operator of the Boeing 747 with its dry leased B747-400SF. In preparation for its launch of operations, it has established a team of over 100 aviation and air cargo specialists, based at its headquarters near London Heathrow.

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