CargoLogicAir may reactivate AOC amid pandemic

The very crisis that was seen as the death knell for U.K.-based CargoLogicAir (CLA) could soon reintroduce its idled fleet to the skies under the carrier’s own AOC. CargoLogicAir is working with the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority, or CAA, to reactivate its AOC in a move that would enable CLA to redeploy its 747-400F fleet to transport medical equipment and supplies, likely for the country’s National Health Service. A decision from the CAA is expected Monday afternoon, according to a source at the airline. Two factory-built 747-400Fs remain registered to CLA, and flight movements for at least one of the aircraft picked up this week. A 747-400ERF (32870) was pulled out of storage for ground testing this week, the most recent being conducted today. Previously, the aircraft had been idle since a Feb. 2 ferry flight to Leipzig (LEJ), save for a short test flight March 5. A second 747-400F (33749) is also parked at LEJ. CargoLogicAir ceased operating in early February after financial troubles, purportedly exacerbated by COVID-19 disruptions to its business in China, prompted the carrier to ask the CAA for a temporary suspension of its AOC. The carrier’s last commercial flight operated Feb. 9, and a spokesperson from the CAA confirmed Feb. 27 that “CargoLogicAir Limited, which operates from London Stansted Airport has had their Operating License and Air Operator Certificate suspended for a period of three months from today at the request of the company.” CargoLogicAir’s fleet reached a peak of four units in October 2018, but was later resized to two aircraft before the AOC suspension in February. A favorable CAA decision would reactivate the carrier’s AOC, and potentially the two freighters, ahead of schedule. U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said April 10 that connecting PPE to the 2 million NHS and social workers in the country would require a continuous and "Herculean logistical effort” during the crisis. In air cargo terms, the effort has included all available freighter capacity, in addition to hundreds of passenger aircraft operating as cargo-only aircraft . Neither the NHS or the CAA could be reached for comment and CargoLogicAir was unable to comment at this time. Separately, CargoLogicAir’s Russia-based affiliate AirBridgeCargo has begun ferrying PPE destined for health care workers in Scotland. The first 747-400F flight is on its way to China and will arrive at Glasgow Airport (GLA) on April 18. At least ten flights between China and GLA are expected in the coming weeks. While Cargo Facts Asia 2020 will be a virtual event, the unparalleled networking and continuing education opportunities remain, with the best and brightest minds addressing the most pressing industry issues for Asia Pacific — including those around COVID-19. To register and for more information, visit www.cargofactsasia.com .

CargoLogicAir may reactivate AOC amid pandemic

Precision 757 conversions now total 120

Cargo throughput remains strong at Asian and European airports,

Related Posts

AEI inductions highlight surging conversion demand

Weekly Wrap: Flurry of freighter orders in first weeks of 2021

Cargojet to grow 767 fleet, add 777 platform

Cargo throughput remains strong at Asian and European airports,

CARGO FACTS CONSULTING

COVID-19 vaccine traffic to be ‘blip on the radar’

China-Europe rail freight surges

Follow Us

CargoLogicAir may reactivate AOC amid pandemic

Already subscribed? Log in below

Precision 757 conversions now total 120

Cargo throughput remains strong at Asian and European airports,

Related Posts

AEI inductions highlight surging conversion demand

Weekly Wrap: Flurry of freighter orders in first weeks of 2021

Cargojet to grow 767 fleet, add 777 platform

Cargo throughput remains strong at Asian and European airports,

CARGO FACTS CONSULTING

COVID-19 vaccine traffic to be ‘blip on the radar’

China-Europe rail freight surges

Follow Us