One Air adds second 747-400 freighter to its fleet

British all-cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its second 747-400 freighter, acquired on a long-term lease, which will augment the airline’s current flying programme offering full charter services connecting Hong Kong and London Heathrow. The new freighter, a former Air Canada passenger aircraft subsequently converted into a freighter for Air China, is expected to offer some further ad hoc capacity for One Air’s global charter services in addition to its regular operations. One Air commenced flight operations in July, with chairman and CEO Paul Bennett explaining: “We have enjoyed a positive start to commercial operations and strong interest