Central China Longhao launches UK freighter route
East Midlands Airport welcomes its first China-based 747 freighter operator with the launch of twice-weekly Zhengzhou services.
Central China Longhao Airlines has launched its first UK route, with its inaugural Boeing 747-400 freighter arriving at East Midlands Airport from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport on November 2.
The airline will operate twice-weekly flights on the route, strengthening East Midlands Airport’s position as a gateway for cargo operators serving the UK market.
Established in 2019 following a restructuring by Henan Civil Aviation Development & Investment Group, Central China Longhao Airlines is a state-owned carrier and the principal airline based in Henan Province. It has played a key role in developing Zhengzhou’s international air cargo hub, operating services across Asia and into Europe.
The launch comes as East Midlands Airport continues to record growth in cargo activity. Cargo volumes rose 6.3% year on year to 36,000 tonnes in September. The airport has also recently advertised for a new Head of Cargo Development as it advances its long-term growth plans and seeks to strengthen its cargo operations.
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