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'''Magma Aviation –''' is a European cargo handler specialising in charter and regular cargo services. Magma Aviation runs regular B747-400F services between cargo hubs in Europe to West and South Africa, as well as to North America. Magma Aviation operates worldwide with the main office located in London, United Kingdom.
'''Magma Aviation''' is a European cargo handler specialising in charter and regular cargo services. Magma Aviation runs regular B747-400F services between cargo hubs in Europe to West and South Africa, as well as to North America. Magma Aviation operates worldwide with the main office located in London, United Kingdom.


== History ==
== History ==
'''2012''' – Magma Aviation is founded to commercially and operationally managed dedicated wide-body cargo aircraft, contracted on an exclusive basis from airline partners.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Magma Aviation Airline Profile {{!}} CAPA|url=https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/magma-aviation|access-date=2020-10-19|website=centreforaviation.com}}</ref>
'''2009''' – Magma Aviation is founded to commercially and operationally manage dedicated wide-body cargo aircraft, contracted on an exclusive basis from airline partners.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Magma Aviation Airline Profile {{!}} CAPA|url=https://centreforaviation.com/data/profiles/airlines/magma-aviation|access-date=2020-10-19|website=centreforaviation.com}}</ref>


'''2017''' – Chapman Freeborn increases stake of Magma Aviation to a majority shareholding of 75%. The global aircraft charter specialist held a minority holding in Magma since the company was launched.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Muir|first=James|title=Chapman Freeborn takes 75% share in Magma Aviation {{!}} AIR CARGO WEEK|url=https://www.aircargoweek.com/chapman-freeborn-takes-75-share-magma-aviation/|access-date=2020-10-19|language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''2017''' – Chapman Freeborn increases its stake in Magma Aviation to a majority shareholding of 75%. The global aircraft charter specialist has held a minority holding in Magma since the company was launched.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Muir|first=James|title=Chapman Freeborn takes 75% share in Magma Aviation {{!}} AIR CARGO WEEK|date=9 May 2017 |url=https://www.aircargoweek.com/chapman-freeborn-takes-75-share-magma-aviation/|access-date=2020-10-19|language=en-GB}}</ref>


'''2019''' - Chapman Freeborn acquired by Avia Solutions Group – a global aviation holding company with subsidiaries engaged in aircraft maintenance, pilot training, ground handling and fuelling, aviation IT solutions and business aviation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Avia Solutions Group to acquire Chapman Freeborn|url=https://aviasg.com/en/media/our-news/industry-insights/avia-solutions-group-to-acquire-chapman-freeborn|access-date=2020-10-19|website=aviasg.com}}</ref>
'''2019''' - Chapman Freeborn acquired by Avia Solutions Group, a global aviation holding company with subsidiaries engaged in aircraft maintenance, pilot training, ground handling and fuelling, aviation IT solutions, and business aviation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Avia Solutions Group to acquire Chapman Freeborn|url=https://aviasg.com/en/media/our-news/industry-insights/avia-solutions-group-to-acquire-chapman-freeborn|access-date=2020-10-19|website=aviasg.com}}</ref>


== Services ==
== Services ==
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* Oil & Gas
* Oil & Gas


Magma Aviation also specialises in the air transportation of perishable goods such as fresh flowers, exotic fruit and vegetables.
Magma Aviation also specialises in the air transportation of perishable goods such as fresh flowers, exotic fruit, and vegetables.


== Fleet ==
== Fleet ==
As of 2020 Magma Aviation operates following aircraft:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aircraft specifications {{!}} Magma Aviation|url=https://magma-aviation.com/aircraft-specifications|access-date=2020-10-19|website=magma-aviation.com}}</ref>
As of 2024 Magma Aviation operates the following aircraft:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aircraft specifications {{!}} Magma Aviation|url=https://magma-aviation.com/aircraft-specifications|access-date=2020-10-19|website=magma-aviation.com}}</ref>
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|Boeing 747-400F
|[[Boeing 747|Boeing 747-409F]]
| style="text-align:center" | 1
|1
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|TF-AKD
|Boeing 747-400BCF
|3
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|[[Boeing 747|Boeing 747-481(BCF)]]
| style="text-align:center" | 1
|TF-AMP
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|[[Boeing 747|Boeing 747-4F6(BDSF)]]
| style="text-align:center" | 1
|TF-AMN
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!4
!3
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== External links ==
Official Magma Aviation website: <nowiki>https://magma-aviation.com/</nowiki>


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* {{Official website}}


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Latest revision as of 03:52, 29 March 2024

Magma Aviation
FoundedDecember 2009 (2009-12)
HubsFrankfurt-Hahn Airport, Liège Airport
Parent companyAvia Solutions Group
HeadquartersGatwick
Websitemagma-aviation.com Edit this at Wikidata

Magma Aviation is a European cargo handler specialising in charter and regular cargo services. Magma Aviation runs regular B747-400F services between cargo hubs in Europe to West and South Africa, as well as to North America. Magma Aviation operates worldwide with the main office located in London, United Kingdom.

History[edit]

2009 – Magma Aviation is founded to commercially and operationally manage dedicated wide-body cargo aircraft, contracted on an exclusive basis from airline partners.[1]

2017 – Chapman Freeborn increases its stake in Magma Aviation to a majority shareholding of 75%. The global aircraft charter specialist has held a minority holding in Magma since the company was launched.[2]

2019 - Chapman Freeborn acquired by Avia Solutions Group, a global aviation holding company with subsidiaries engaged in aircraft maintenance, pilot training, ground handling and fuelling, aviation IT solutions, and business aviation.[3]

Services[edit]

Magma Aviation provides charter and regular cargo services on its operationally-managed fleet of B747-400Fs on behalf of global clients.[4]

Industries covered include:

  • Automotive
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Heavy & Outsize
  • Humanitarian
  • Live Animals (AVI)
  • Oil & Gas

Magma Aviation also specialises in the air transportation of perishable goods such as fresh flowers, exotic fruit, and vegetables.

Fleet[edit]

As of 2024 Magma Aviation operates the following aircraft:[5]

Aircraft type Number of aircraft Registration
Boeing 747-409F 1 TF-AKD
Boeing 747-481(BCF) 1 TF-AMP
Boeing 747-4F6(BDSF) 1 TF-AMN
Total 3

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Magma Aviation Airline Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  2. ^ Muir, James (9 May 2017). "Chapman Freeborn takes 75% share in Magma Aviation | AIR CARGO WEEK". Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Avia Solutions Group to acquire Chapman Freeborn". aviasg.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  4. ^ "What we do | Magma Aviation". magma-aviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Aircraft specifications | Magma Aviation". magma-aviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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