Wed, May 16, 2007
World Airways Operates Chartered Trijet Freighters
Lufthansa Cargo and World Airways signed an expanded 18-month
contract this week to operate three MD-11 freighters between Europe
and the United States beginning July 1, 2007. This will supersede
the current contract for two MD-11 freighters through October
2007.
"World Airways has operated very reliably for Lufthansa between
New York JFK and Europe and we are pleased that they have
demonstrated their confidence in us by extending and expanding our
contract," said Rob Binns, chief marketing officer for World Air
Holdings, Inc. "Lufthansa Cargo is a leading international carrier
with an impeccable reputation, and World Airways is proud to be one
of Lufthansa Cargo's partners in providing excellent service for
their customers."
Bernhard Kindelbacher, senior vice president, Product and
Network Management of Lufthansa Cargo, added, "We very much
appreciate the support of World Airways -- as they are a very
professional and reliable partner for our worldwide network."
Lufthansa Cargo operates 19 MD-11 freighters, and currently has
additional charter agreements for two MD-11 freighters and three
Boeing 747 freighters. In 2006, Lufthansa Cargo transported over
1.9 million tons of freight and mail shipments, through use of its
own dedicated cargo fleet, chartered aircraft, and aboard cargo
holds of the carrier's passenger jets.
World Airways is a US-certificated air carrier providing
customized transportation services for major international
passenger and cargo carriers, international freight forwarders, the
United States military and international leisure tour operators.
Founded in 1948, World Airways operates a fleet of 17 wide-body
aircraft.
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