Thai express cargo airline K-Mile Asia, part of Dublin Based ASL Aviation Holdings, has announced the introduction of its first B767-300BCF, registered HS-KSA, to its fleet. HS-KSA is K-Mile’s first widebody freighter and will be the first B767-300BCF operator and widebody freighter in Thailand. HS-KSA arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on Friday, September 6th, in K-Mile livery and is expected to enter service in October, connecting Thailand with Southeast Asia, China and India.
The next generation B767-300BCF is a versatile aircraft, allowing long haul, regional and feeder markets, and can carry up to 51.7 tonnes (115,808 pounds) of revenue payload, with 11,884 ft3 available on the main deck (24 pallets) and a further 3,830 ft3 available in the lower hold.
The first K-Mile B767-300BCF freighter will complement its existing fleet of five B737 freighters and is set to offer cost-efficient new opportunities to air cargo customers in the Thai and Southeast Asia markets, with its capability to move both express parcels and larger cargo speedily with a range of up to 6,105 kilometres or 3,305 nautical miles.
Pansith Sasunee, Managing Director of K-Mile, said: “We are delighted to welcome our first and Thailand’s first B767-300BCF aircraft. This milestone is a positive statement in the future of K-Mile as we continue to strengthen and grow. Our new aircraft enhances our capabilities and reflects our commitment to our customers by providing quality and reliable services across our cargo network.”
K-Mile is a joint venture airline of Dublin-based ASL Aviation Holdings, a leading global aviation services provider, serving 150 airports worldwide with a fleet of 150 in eight cargo and passenger airlines in Europe, Australia, Asia and South Africa. ASL Aviation Holdings is the largest operator of B737 freighters globally and specialises in express freight on behalf of global customers including DHL, FedEx, UPS and Amazon.
