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'''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 and became an [[ASL Aviation Holdings DAC|ASL Aviation Holdings]] joint venture airline.
'''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'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>
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>


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>
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>

Revision as of 13:55, 25 July 2023

Quikjet Cargo
IATA ICAO Callsign
QO[1] FQA[1] QUIK LIFT[2]
Commenced operations17 February 2016
HubsIndira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)
Fleet size2
DestinationsN/A
HeadquartersBangalore, Karnataka, India
Key peopleNirvan Veerasamy (MD)
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

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.[8]

Destinations

As of December 2022, Quikjet Cargo does not operate any flights.

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

Fleet

As of February 2023, Quikjet Cargo operates the following aircraft:[9]

Quikjet Cargo fleet
Aircraft In service Orders Notes
Boeing 737-800F 2 0 VT-AAZ Operated for Amazon Air[10]
Total 2 0

See also

References

  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. ^ "Startup Indian Cargo Carrier Quikjet Takes First Boeing 737 Freighter".
  9. ^ "Global Airline Guide 2017 (Part One)". Airliner World (October 2017): 16.
  10. ^ "Startup Indian Cargo Carrier Quikjet Takes First Boeing 737 Freighter". Simpleflying.com. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  11. ^ "ATR 42/72 in QuikJet Cargo history". Airfleets.net. Retrieved 7 July 2016.
  12. ^ "VT-SVA | Boeing 737-43Q(SF) | Quickjet India | Tawkir Hossain". JetPhotos. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  13. ^ Hossain, Tawkir (6 August 2017), English: the quickjet 737 taking off from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Int'l - VGHS, retrieved 13 April 2020

External links

Media related to Quikjet Airlines at Wikimedia Commons

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