Air Hong Kong to launch freighter service to Singapore

AHK Air Hong Kong Ltd. today announced that it will launch its first freighter service to Singapore, further enhancing Hong Kong as a hub for express air cargo in the region. The first service will depart Hong Kong this Sunday, 26 October 2003.

AHK will operate between Hong Kong and Singapore with an Airbus A300-600F aircraft, wet leased from Islandsflug, an Icelandic operator. This aircraft type has a payload of over 40 tonnes, which will serve the express cargo market well, not just between the two cities but also within Asia. The aircraft will operate a turnaround flight from Hong Kong five times a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The new service is also expected to enhance Air Hong Kong’s service for key customers including DHL Express.

In addition to Singapore, AHK is already serving other Asian destinations including a five-times-a-week service to Tokyo and four times a week to Bangkok. The airline also has firm orders for six new Airbus A300-600F General Freighter aircraft, which will be delivered from the second half of 2004.

AHK Chief Operating Officer David Saechiu said: “AHK is committed to better serve the cargo community by enhancing our network and service. This first direct freighter service to Singapore will further enhance Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s leading air cargo hub. At the same time, it will also strengthen the quality of service that we already provide to DHL Express.”