SmartLynx Airlines is retreating from the cargo market after losing a contract with DHL Express and will focus on charter operations for passenger airlines.
SmartLynx Airlines is in a difficult situation after DHL Express pulled its contract for airfreight service in Europe.
Thursday was a busy day for aircraft conversion deals, with leasing companies placing deposits to get passenger aircraft changed into freighters.
SmartLynx will use the Airbus conversion center to modify a half dozen small jets for full-time cargo operations.
A handful of small airlines want a piece of the action in air cargo, which continues to grow at a robust pace.
SmartLynx Airlines is leasing passenger aircraft to fly cargo before using them for their traditional role.
DHL Aviation is turning over every stone to find economical capacity to haul packages for DHL’s express unit. The latest moves involve a travel airline flying parcels instead of passengers and a new Airbus converted freighter that few others have.
