Freighter carrier 7 Air aims for 2024 launch

Shutterstock

New US freighter airline 7 Air is planning to launch regional cargo services in the first quarter of next year.

The carrier will launch operations in February next year using a single next-generation Boeing 737 freighter.

The airline has plans to add three more 737 aircraft within the first year of operations.

However, it has no current plans to expand the fleet beyond four aircraft.

“The initial aircraft will be dedicated to the provision of all-cargo operations with primary operations from Miami to 48 contiguous states, District of Columbia, Central and South America, Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and Alaska,” the airline said in a Department of Transportation filing.

“That business will provide 7 AIR a reliable and substantial stream of revenue from the outset of operations, establishing a firm foundation upon which to build.”

The airline shares ownership with Xtreme Aviation Holding, which owns leasing and repair businesses.

 

Share this story

Related Topics

Latest airlines news

US FAA orders urgent inspection of 747 lightning protection

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered all US Boeing 747 operators to carry out urgent inspections of lightning…

Read More

Share this story

MSC Air Cargo adds its third 777 freighter

Atlas Air has taken delivery of the latest Boeing 777 freighter that it will operate on behalf of MSC Air…

Read More

Share this story

Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines consider cargo joint venture

Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate on air cargo with the possibility of forming a…

Read More

Share this story

Damian Brett

Damian Brett
I have been writing about the freight and logistics industry since 2007 when I joined International Freighting Weekly to cover the shipping sector.After a stint in PR, I have gone on to work for Containerisation International and Lloyds List - where I was editor of container shipping - before joining Air Cargo News in 2015.Contact me on [email protected]