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Will Waters | 2021-05-25 15:21:20.0
New Austria-registered airline will take over operating intra-EU cargo flights from DHL Air UK, which will evolve into more of an intercontinental carrier
DHL Express is restructuring its European air network management in a series of changes that have been prompted by Brexit – which leaves UK-registered cargo airlines such as DHL Air UK unable to operate intra-EU cargo flights from the start of next year.
Under the changes, a new Austria-registered airline will take over operating intra-EU cargo flights from DHL Air UK, which will evolve into more of an intercontinental carrier. DHL Air Austria will take over operating 18 of DHL Air UK’s B757 freighters, with five remaining on the UK register to operate UK domestic and UK-EU flights.
May 25, 2021 | E-Commerce, Freight |
DHL Express has announced its plans to launch a new airline for the European market.
In a first step, DHL Express intends to set up a new cargo airline in Austria. DHL is in the process of filing applications with the Austrian authorities. Subject to approval of those applications, the aim is for the new airline to be established and operational later this year. It will operate intra-European flight services, using a fleet of B757 freighter aircraft which are to be transferred from DHL Air UK. In turn, DHL Air UK will develop into its new role as an intercontinental airline, expanding its B767 operations and adding new B777Fs into its fleet. With these steps, DHL Express will strengthen its air network platform, ensuring flexible and resilient air cargo capacity to support its customers’ increasing express shipping needs.
Royal Mail and DHL impacted by coronavirus gridlock
Royal Mail has suspended all mail deliveries to Europe, while DHL will not deliver parcels to the UK sent from Europe.
A statement on Royal Mail s website states it has temporarily suspended all mail services to Europe, with the exception of the Republic of Ireland.
It says that items already in its system will still be processed and made ready for dispatch, but will be held securely until Royal Mail can get them to their destinations.
It advises the public not to send international post or packages. A statement from Royal Mail also added: This is a fast-moving situation and we are monitoring things on an hourly basis. We are working to keep as many international mail services running as possible given the current restrictions around air, road, ferry and train movements from the UK.
| UPDATED: 17:33, Mon, Dec 21, 2020
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