Original news was published on 06 April, 2017

Breakbulk carrier AirBridgeCargo Airlines has leased two new Boeing 747-8 freighter aircraft from Singaporean aviation firm BOC Aviation.

BOC announced the purchase of the two new aircraft in parallel with the long-term leases to ABC. They will be used for long-haul breakbulk and general cargo transportation and join ABC’s existing fleet of 17 cargo planes.

“This transaction further diversifies our portfolio as we continue to grow our fleet through accretive investment,” said Steven Townend, chief commercial officer at BOC Aviation.

ABC is a subsidiary of Russia’s Volga-Dnepr Group and has a strong focus on project cargo for the aerospace industry including shipments of satellites, helicopters, aircraft and parts.

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