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'''Quikjet Cargo Airlines Pvt. Ltd.''', branded as '''Quikjet Airlines''', is an all-[[cargo airline]] based in [[Bangalore]], India.
'''Quikjet Cargo Airlines Pvt. Ltd.''', branded as '''Quikjet Airlines''', is an all-[[cargo airline]] based in [[Bangalore]], India. In December 2022, Quikjet resumed operations with a new AOC.


==History==
==History==
The airline was formed in 2007, promoted by AFL Pvt Ltd. Switzerland-based [[Farnair Switzerland|Farnair]] picked up a 36.2% stake in the airline in February 2012, making AFL the second-largest shareholder with 20.8% stake in the carrier.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-farnair-to-hike-stake-in-tata-funded-quikjet-1804044|title=Farnair to hike stake in Tata-funded Quikjet|first=Sumit|last=Moitra|date=19 March 2018|publisher=DNA|location=India|accessdate=26 November 2022}}</ref> QuikJet had operated one of [[Farnair|Farnair’s]] twelve [[ATR 72-200|ATR 72-200Fs]] until March 2013 before temporarily closing shop in anticipation of a [[B737-400F]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/19708-farnair-set-to-take-on-four-737-400fs-one-to-go-to-indias-quikjet |title=Farnair set to take on four 737-400Fs; one to go to India's Quikjet |work=ch-aviation|access-date= 10 June 2015|date=17 June 2013}}</ref> In May 2015, India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approved Farnair's plan to incrementally increase its stake in Quikjet Cargo Airlines from 50.93% to 72.59% involving a minimum total foreign direct investment of Rs. 14.4 crores. Quickjet launched scheduled domestic cargo services using [[Boeing 737 Classic | 737-400F]] aircraft.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://atwonline.com/finance-data/air-contractors-europe-airpost-and-farnair-rebrand-asl-airlines|title=Air Contractors, Europe Airpost and Farnair to rebrand as ASL Airlines |work=[[Air Transport World]]|access-date= 10 June 2015|date=8 June 2015}}</ref> The airline started scheduled cargo flights on 16 February 2016 using a Boeing 737.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itln.in/index.php/quikjet-cargos-inaugural-flight-touches-down-at-kiab-bengaluru/|title=QuikJet Cargo's inaugural flight touches down at KIAB, Bengaluru}}</ref>
The airline was formed in 2007, promoted by AFL Pvt Ltd. Switzerland-based [[Farnair Switzerland|Farnair]] picked up a 36.2% stake in the airline in February 2012, making AFL the second-largest shareholder with 20.8% stake in the carrier.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-farnair-to-hike-stake-in-tata-funded-quikjet-1804044|title=Farnair to hike stake in Tata-funded Quikjet|first=Sumit|last=Moitra|date=19 March 2018|publisher=DNA|location=India|accessdate=26 November 2022}}</ref> QuikJet had operated one of Farnair's twelve [[ATR 72-200|ATR 72-200Fs]] until March 2013 before temporarily closing shop in anticipation of a [[Boeing 737 Classic|B737-400F]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/19708-farnair-set-to-take-on-four-737-400fs-one-to-go-to-indias-quikjet |title=Farnair set to take on four 737-400Fs; one to go to India's Quikjet |work=ch-aviation|access-date= 10 June 2015|date=17 June 2013}}</ref> In May 2015, India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approved Farnair's plan to incrementally increase its stake in Quikjet Cargo Airlines from 50.93% to 72.59% involving a minimum total foreign direct investment of Rs. 14.4 crores. Quickjet launched scheduled domestic cargo services using [[Boeing 737 Classic|737-400F]] aircraft.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://atwonline.com/finance-data/air-contractors-europe-airpost-and-farnair-rebrand-asl-airlines|title=Air Contractors, Europe Airpost and Farnair to rebrand as ASL Airlines |work=[[Air Transport World]]|access-date= 10 June 2015|date=8 June 2015}}</ref> The airline started scheduled cargo flights on 16 February 2016 using a Boeing 737.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itln.in/index.php/quikjet-cargos-inaugural-flight-touches-down-at-kiab-bengaluru/|title=QuikJet Cargo's inaugural flight touches down at KIAB, Bengaluru}}</ref>


In late 2014, after its acquisition of Farnair, [[ASL Aviation Holdings DAC|ASL Aviation Holdings]] became the majority shareholder of Quikjet Airlines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ASL Aviation to add four airlines with acquisition of Farnair group |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/business/transport-and-tourism/asl-aviation-to-add-four-airlines-with-acquisition-of-farnair-group-1.1981188 |access-date=2023-07-25 |website=The Irish Times |language=en}}</ref>
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In August 2022, Quickjet Cargo took delivery of its first [[Boeing 737 Next Generation | Boeing 737-800F]] with another one on order. Quickjet Cargo will be operating for [[Amazon Air]] in India.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://simpleflying.com/quikjet-first-boeing-737-freighter/ |title= Startup Indian Cargo Carrier Quikjet Takes First Boeing 737 Freighter}}</ref>

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In August 2022, Quickjet Cargo took delivery of its first [[Boeing 737 Next Generation|Boeing 737-800F]] with another one on order. Quickjet Cargo will be operating for [[Amazon Air]] in India.


==Destinations==
==Destinations==
[[File:Quikjet Airlines Aircraft.jpg|[[Boeing 737 Next Generation|737-83N(BCF)]] of Quikjet Airlines at [[Indira Gandhi International Airport|Delhi Airport]]. Aircraft painted as [[Amazon Air|Prime Air]] and bears [[Aircraft registration|Indian registration mark]] VT-AAZ|250px|right]]
As of December 2022, Quikjet Cargo does not operate any flights.

As of March 2024, Quikjet Cargo operates to the following destinations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Quikjet {{!}} Air Cargo Services {{!}} Quikjet {{!}} India |url=https://quikjet.co.in/company.html#:~:text=Quikjet%20has%20two%20Boeing%20737,and%20Mumbai%20%E2%80%93%20Delhi%20%E2%80%93%20Mumbai. |access-date=2024-03-31 |website=quikjet.co.in}}</ref>


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==Fleet==
==Fleet==
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[[File:Aerospatiale ATR-72-202 QuikJet India HB-AFW, LUX Luxembourg (Findel), Luxembourg PP1367336774.jpg|[[ATR 72-200F]] operated by Quikjet from 2011 to 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.airfleets.net/flottecie/QuikJet%20Cargo-history-atr.htm | title=ATR 42/72 in QuikJet Cargo history | work=Airfleets.net | access-date=7 July 2016}}</ref> The aircraft is shown here at [[Luxembourg Findel Airport]] following its return to [[ASL Airlines Switzerland|Farnair Switzerland]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8673889|title=VT-SVA {{!}} Boeing 737-43Q(SF) {{!}} Quickjet India {{!}} Tawkir Hossain|website=JetPhotos|language=en|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Hossain|first=Tawkir|title=English: the quickjet 737 taking off from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Int'l - VGHS|date=2017-08-06|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref>|250px|right]]
As of December 2022, Quikjet Cargo operates the following aircraft:<ref>{{cite journal|title=Global Airline Guide 2017 (Part One)|journal=Airliner World|issue=October 2017|page=16}}</ref>
As of March 2024, Quikjet Cargo operates the following aircraft:<ref>{{cite journal|title=Global Airline Guide 2017 (Part One)|journal=Airliner World|issue=October 2017|page=16}}</ref>

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[[File:Aerospatiale ATR-72-202 QuikJet India HB-AFW, LUX Luxembourg (Findel), Luxembourg PP1367336774.jpg|thumb|Quikjet operated a single [[ATR 72-200F]] from 2011 until 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.airfleets.net/flottecie/QuikJet%20Cargo-history-atr.htm | title=ATR 42/72 in QuikJet Cargo history | work=Airfleets.net | access-date=7 July 2016}}</ref> The aircraft is shown here at [[Luxembourg Findel Airport]] following its return to [[ASL Airlines Switzerland|Farnair Switzerland]].|207x207px]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8673889|title=VT-SVA {{!}} Boeing 737-43Q(SF) {{!}} Quickjet India {{!}} Tawkir Hossain|website=JetPhotos|language=en|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Hossain|first=Tawkir|title=English: the quickjet 737 taking off from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Int'l - VGHS|date=2017-08-06|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref>


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==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 11:30, 31 March 2024

Quikjet Cargo
IATA ICAO Callsign
QO[1] FQA[1] QUIK LIFT[2]
Commenced operationsFebruary 17, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-02-17)
HubsIndira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
Fleet size2
DestinationsN/A
HeadquartersBangalore, Karnataka, India
Key peopleCaptain Preetham Philip (CEO)
Websitewww.quikjet.co.in

Quikjet Cargo Airlines Pvt. Ltd., branded as Quikjet Airlines, is an all-cargo airline based in Bangalore, India. In December 2022, Quikjet resumed operations with a new AOC.

History[edit]

The airline was formed in 2007, promoted by AFL Pvt Ltd. Switzerland-based Farnair picked up a 36.2% stake in the airline in February 2012, making AFL the second-largest shareholder with 20.8% stake in the carrier.[3] QuikJet had operated one of Farnair's twelve ATR 72-200Fs until March 2013 before temporarily closing shop in anticipation of a B737-400F.[4] In May 2015, India's Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approved Farnair's plan to incrementally increase its stake in Quikjet Cargo Airlines from 50.93% to 72.59% involving a minimum total foreign direct investment of Rs. 14.4 crores. Quickjet launched scheduled domestic cargo services using 737-400F aircraft.[5] The airline started scheduled cargo flights on 16 February 2016 using a Boeing 737.[6]

In late 2014, after its acquisition of Farnair, ASL Aviation Holdings became the majority shareholder of Quikjet Airlines.[7]

In August 2022, Quickjet Cargo took delivery of its first Boeing 737-800F with another one on order. Quickjet Cargo will be operating for Amazon Air in India.

Destinations[edit]

737-83N(BCF) of Quikjet Airlines at Delhi Airport. Aircraft painted as Prime Air and bears Indian registration mark VT-AAZ
737-83N(BCF) of Quikjet Airlines at Delhi Airport. Aircraft painted as Prime Air and bears Indian registration mark VT-AAZ

As of March 2024, Quikjet Cargo operates to the following destinations.[8]

Country (state) City Airport Notes Ref
India (Delhi) Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport Hub
India (Karnataka) Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport
India (Maharashtra) Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
India (Tamil Nadu) Chennai Chennai International Airport Terminated
India (Telangana) Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Hub
India (West Bengal Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Terminated

Fleet[edit]

ATR 72-200F operated by Quikjet from 2011 to 2013.[9] The aircraft is shown here at Luxembourg Findel Airport following its return to Farnair Switzerland[10][11]
ATR 72-200F operated by Quikjet from 2011 to 2013.[9] The aircraft is shown here at Luxembourg Findel Airport following its return to Farnair Switzerland[10][11]

As of March 2024, Quikjet Cargo operates the following aircraft:[12]

Quikjet Cargo fleet
Aircraft In service Orders Notes
Boeing 737-800F 2 0 VT-AAZ Operated for Amazon Air
Total 2 0

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Quikjet Airlines". ch-aviation. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  2. ^ "JO 7340.2G Contractions" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. 5 January 2017. pp. 3–1–79. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  3. ^ Moitra, Sumit (19 March 2018). "Farnair to hike stake in Tata-funded Quikjet". India: DNA. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  4. ^ "Farnair set to take on four 737-400Fs; one to go to India's Quikjet". ch-aviation. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Air Contractors, Europe Airpost and Farnair to rebrand as ASL Airlines". Air Transport World. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  6. ^ "QuikJet Cargo's inaugural flight touches down at KIAB, Bengaluru".
  7. ^ "ASL Aviation to add four airlines with acquisition of Farnair group". The Irish Times. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  8. ^ "About Quikjet | Air Cargo Services | Quikjet | India". quikjet.co.in. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  9. ^ "ATR 42/72 in QuikJet Cargo history". Airfleets.net. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  10. ^ "VT-SVA | Boeing 737-43Q(SF) | Quickjet India | Tawkir Hossain". JetPhotos. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  11. ^ Hossain, Tawkir (6 August 2017), English: the quickjet 737 taking off from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Int'l - VGHS, retrieved 13 April 2020
  12. ^ "Global Airline Guide 2017 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2017): 16.

External links[edit]

Media related to Quikjet Airlines at Wikimedia Commons

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