Central China Longhao Starts Zhengzhou–East Midlands Freighter Route
Central China Longhao Airlines has begun twice-weekly cargo flights between Zhengzhou and East Midlands Airport.
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Photo: STAT Times Air Cargo
A Boeing 747-400 freighter made Central China Longhao Airlines’ inaugural arrival at East Midlands Airport on November 2, starting the carrier’s service between Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport and the UK airport.
Key details
- The service is scheduled to operate twice weekly.
- East Midlands Airport recorded 36,000 tonnes of cargo in September, a 6.3% increase year on year.
- Commercial Director Adam Andrews welcomed the airline and cited the airport’s location, capacity and 24-hour operations as factors that attract cargo operators.
East Midlands Airport handled 36,000 tonnes of cargo in September, up 6.3% year on year.
Why it matters
East Midlands Airport’s September cargo total gives a measure of its freight activity as it adds a new connection with Zhengzhou. Andrews pointed to the airport’s round-the-clock operations and capacity as features for cargo operators.
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