PEACHTREE CITY, GA -- 05/20/08 --
Lufthansa Cargo and World Airways have
signed a 15-month contract beginning July 1, 2008 for three World Airways
MD-11 freighters to operate between Europe and the United States for
Lufthansa Cargo. World has been operating continuously for Lufthansa Cargo
since 2006.
"World Airways has performed very reliably for Lufthansa between New York,
Chicago, Los Angeles and Europe, and we are pleased that they have
demonstrated their confidence in us by renewing our current contract," said
Jeff Sanborn, chief marketing officer. "Lufthansa Cargo is a leading
international carrier with an impeccable reputation, and World is proud to
be one of Lufthansa Cargo's partners in providing excellent service for
their customers."
Bernhard Kindelbacher, senior vice president, Network and Product
Management of Lufthansa Cargo, added, "We very much appreciate the support
of World Airways -- as they are a very professional and reliable partner
for our worldwide network."
Lufthansa Cargo operates 19 MD-11 freighters and utilizes three additional
MD-11 freighters from World Airways.
About Lufthansa Cargo: With a transport volume of over 1.81 million tonnes
of freight and mail shipments and 8.45 billion revenue tonne kilometres
(FTKT) in 2007, Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world's leading cargo
carriers. Its route network encompasses over 300 destinations. Lufthansa
Cargo serves some of these direct with its own fleet of freighter aircraft
as well as with belly capacities of Lufthansa's passenger aircraft and road
feeder services. Most of the cargo business is handled via Frankfurt
Airport, Europe's largest freight hub.
About World Airways: World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics
Inc., is a U.S.-certificated air carrier providing customized
transportation services for major international passenger and cargo
carriers, international freight forwarders, the United States military and
international leisure tour operators. Founded in 1948, World Airways
operates a fleet of wide-body aircraft to meet the specialized needs of its
customers.
Global Aero Logistics Inc.
Corporate Communications
Steve Forsyth
Tel.: +1 (770) 632 8322
Fax: +1 (770) 632 8055
steve.forsyth@globalaerologistics.com
www.globalaerologistics.com
Lufthansa Cargo AG
Corporate Communications
Nils Haupt
Tel.: +49 69 696-91123
Fax: + 49 69 696-91185
nils.haupt@dlh.de
www.lufthansa-cargo.com
