Air Algerie spins out cargo unit

Air Algerie Cargo commenced operations as a standalone unit of Air Algerie on Nov. 15, with a flight between Algiers (ALG), and Lyon Saint-Exupéry (LYS) in France. Although the carrier has some interesting fleet options, Air Algerie is purportedly using its Lockheed Hercules.

In May of this year, Air Algerie outlined plans to launch a separate standalone cargo unit when it took delivery of its first 737-700C (61340). It has since taken delivery of a second -700C (61341). Although the quick-change-configured (QC) aircraft can be used in either passenger or freighter operations, it appears that both aircraft have been flying primarily in passenger configuration. This could soon change as local media cite plans to utilize the -700Cs for scheduled freighter service on a weekly flight between Algiers and Dakar (DKR). Additional destinations within Africa are also being planned.