Finnair to launch Dedicated Cargo Operations between Helsinki and Asia

Finnair Cargo Oy, part of the Finnair Group, is exploring the possibility of starting dedicated cargo flights between Helsinki and destinations in Asia using its own and leased aircraft. The goal is to begin flights before summer 2010.

"Growing cargo demand in the Asian market offers an opportunity to increase capacity between Asia and Europe. Traffic will be directed mainly from Asia to northern Europe, which is our domestic market area," said Finnair Cargo's Managing Director Antero J. Lahtinen.

Finnair's cargo demand in Asian traffic grew in January 2010 by 40% from the previous year. Finnair carries cargo in the holds of its passenger aircraft from nine Asian destinations.

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