IAG Cargo has replaced the Boeing 747 on British Airways commercial flights to Johannesburg with an A380.
With the larger plane, which features better temperature controls, IAG Cargo will be targeting perishable and pharmaceutical companies.
This plane switch signals one of the opening steps in what is to be a lengthy fleet modernization for IAG Cargo. The company said that over the next 10 years, it will take delivery of six Boeing 777-300ERs, 12 A380s and 24 Boeing 787s. It also has options on 18 more 787s and has ordered 18 A350-1000s.
IAG Cargo takes first steps in fleet renewal
