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Magma Aviation is a European cargo handler specialising in charter and regular cargo services. Magma Aviation runs regular B747-400F services between cargo hubs in Europe to West and South Africa, as well as to North America. Magma Aviation operates worldwide with the main office located in London, United Kingdom.
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| Founded | December 2009 |
|---|---|
| Hubs | Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, Liège Airport |
| Parent company | Avia Solutions Group |
| Headquarters | Gatwick |
| Website | magma-aviation |
History
edit2009 – Magma Aviation is founded to commercially and operationally manage dedicated wide-body cargo aircraft, contracted on an exclusive basis from airline partners.[1]
2017 – Chapman Freeborn increases its stake in Magma Aviation to a majority shareholding of 75%. The global aircraft charter specialist has held a minority holding in Magma since the company was launched.[2]
2019 - Chapman Freeborn acquired by Avia Solutions Group, a global aviation holding company with subsidiaries engaged in aircraft maintenance, pilot training, ground handling and fuelling, aviation IT solutions, and business aviation.[3]
Services
editMagma Aviation provides charter and regular cargo services on its operationally-managed fleet of B747-400Fs on behalf of global clients.[4]
Industries covered include:
- Automotive
- Dangerous Goods
- Heavy & Outsize
- Humanitarian
- Live Animals (AVI)
- Oil & Gas
Magma Aviation also specialises in the air transportation of perishable goods such as fresh flowers, exotic fruit, and vegetables.
Fleet
editAs of 2024 Magma Aviation operates the following aircraft:[5]
| Aircraft type | Number of aircraft | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-409F | 1 | TF-AKD |
| Boeing 747-481(BCF) | 1 | TF-AMP |
| Boeing 747-4F6(BDSF) | 1 | TF-AMN |
| Total | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Magma Aviation Airline Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ Muir, James (9 May 2017). "Chapman Freeborn takes 75% share in Magma Aviation | AIR CARGO WEEK". Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Avia Solutions Group to acquire Chapman Freeborn". aviasg.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "What we do | Magma Aviation". magma-aviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
- ^ "Aircraft specifications | Magma Aviation". magma-aviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
