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Showing posts with label Kargo Xpress Malaysia. Show all posts
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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Kargo Xpress to get 737-800 BCF on lease from GECAS

 Kargo Xpress to get 737-800 BCF on lease from GECAS



GECAS announces to lease two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to M Jets International’s start-up, Kargo Xpress. The BCF’s are expected to be delivered in October and December 2021. 

These two 738BCFs are said to increase capacity for Malaysia’s newest freight carrier. Kargo Xpress began scheduled flights in June with one 737-400F and this added capacity will enable the operator to provide fast, timely and efficient delivery of goods as they expand their footprint to include Northern China and Western India and serve some thinner, underserved routes.

Gunasekar Mariappan, managing director, M Jets International, said, “Kargo Xpress appreciates the close working relationship with GECAS to induct our initial two 737-800 BCF. We are focused on developing a robust, reliable, cost effective network within Asia, centered around a fleet of 737 freighters. Our goal is to be the provider of choice for express e-commerce shipments, as well as point-to-point delivery, trans-shipment and flight-truck services for our time-to-market sensitive customers within Asia.”

Richard Greener, SVP and Manager, GECAS Cargo said, “Thanks to its versatility, efficiency, and reliability, the 737-800BCF is well suited to Kargo Xpress’ planned growth strategy.  At GECAS Cargo, we are pleased to support Kargo Xpress as they look to develop more routes and expand their operations.”