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AirBridgeCargo enjoys 31pc surge in volume in first five months of 2016

RUSSIA's AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has announced a 31 per cent year-on-year increase in tonnage for both the month of May and for the first five months of 2016, carrying 50,482 tonnes in May and 238,154 tonnes year to date.

The airline's FTK performance reinforced its secure foothold in the global air cargo market by increasing 21 per cent in May and 24 per cent for the opening five months of 2016.

ABC's growth in cargo tonnage has been assisted by dynamic network expansion which has seen the airline introducing flights to new destinations (Houston-Abu Dhabi) and offering services to another continent (Africa) via flights by its partner airline.

It has also upgraded and strengthened its position in well-established markets, including adding third weekly frequencies to Singapore and Munich.

AirBridgeCargo has also been receptive to new cargo opportunities, offering solutions for customers with special cargo delivery challenges either onboard its scheduled flights or on an ad hoc basis by organising charter flights.

All of this expansion is being supported by the airline's modern fleet of B747 freighters and ABC's ability to offer fast and seamless deliveries for its customers' cargoes all over the world using the numerous connectivity options via its hub at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.

"Our figures for May are a good indicator of our performance as they demonstrate that our sales and business forces are targeted in the right direction," said AirBridgeCargo president Denis Ilin.

"Despite flat market conditions and depressive yields, we have seen confident support from our clients and this has bolstered our operations and ensured further growth," he said.