DHL Air UK Boeing 757-200F G-DHKG - Photo : Johann Heske/Airways
MIAMI – In a move to strengthen its position in the European cargo market, DHL (QY) is creating a brand new airline located in Austria.
DHL has already engaged in actions destined to obtain the necessary clearance from the Austrian Civil Aviation Authority and, once approval is granted, establish the new airline and start operations, possibly within the current year. QY plans to use Boeing 757F aircraft to offer intra-european cargo services.
The Boeing 757 freighters will be transferred from DHL Air UK (D0), which, in turn, will add Boeing 777F to its fleet of 767F and transform itself into an intercontinental cargo carrier. QY expects to gain new strength from this new setup and offer its customers increased cargo capacity and meet an increased shipping demand in the region.
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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.