K-Mile moves into widebody freighters with 767
09 / 09 / 2024
Source: ASL Aviation
Thai express cargo airline K-Mile Asia will expand its reach and ability to carry larger cargo with the addition of its first widebody freighter.
The carrier took delivery of a Boeing 767-300 converted freighter (HS-KSA) on September 6 with plans to put the new aircraft into service in October.
K-Mile said the aircraft is the first widebody freighter to be operated by a Thai airline.
The aircraft will be used to connect Thailand with Southeast Asia, China and India.
“The next generation 767-300BCF is a versatile aircraft, allowing long haul, regional and feeder markets, and can carry up to 51.7 tonnes (115,808 pounds) of revenue payload, with 11,884 cu ft available on the maindeck (24 pallets) and a further 3,830 cu ft available in the lower hold,” the airline said in a press release.
The 767 is in addition to K-Mile’s existing fleet of five 737 freighters.
K-Mile, which is part-owned by lessor ASL Aviation Holdings, lauded the aircraft’s ability to move both “express parcels and larger cargo”.
“We are delighted to welcome our first and Thailand’s first B767-300BCF aircraft,” said Pansith Sasunee, managing director of K-Mile. “This milestone is a positive statement in the future of K-Mile as we continue to strengthen and grow.
“Our new aircraft enhances our capabilities and reflects our commitment to our customers by providing quality and reliable services across our cargo network.”
The Thai airline was established in 2004 and began operations in 2006 providing both scheduled and charter cargo flights.
In addition to its scheduled operation, the airline continues to offer charter flights across its network serving Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Bangladesh and China.
