AIRBRIDGECARGO


AIRBRIDGECARGO AIRLINES REPORTS GROWTH FOR FIRST EIGHT MONTHS OF 2013


AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), Russia’s largest scheduled cargo carrier, transported 223,732 tons of cargo in the first eight months of 2013 across its network linking Europe, Asia, Russia and North America, a 4% increase compare to the same period of 2012. In August, the airline carried 30,538 tons of cargo, 5% up on the same month last year. Average load factors were also higher, up 6% to 73%.


Positive growth results, especially in low summer season, were due to the two key factors: the continued support of the airline’s loyal partners as well as ABC’s


continued and focused work on increasing the operating indicator and to deliver further increases in the quality of its air cargo transportation product.


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AirBridgeCargo’s punctuality indicator averaged 80% over the last eight months, while the regularity of services was 97%. These results are on a par with the performance levels of the world’s leading airlines.


As part of implementing the Cargo2000 quality philosophy in its operations work to increase ABC’s ‘delivered as promised’ (DAP) performance is also showing a positive outcome. Overall, DAP averaged 75% for the month. On key destinations for customers (Frankfurt-Beijing, Amsterdam-Moscow, Chicago-Moscow, Shanghai-Frankfurt, Shanghai-Milan, Shanghai-Moscow) the airline’s DAP indicator was over 85% and reached almost 100% on some routes.


Operating a modern and efficient fleet of Boeing 747 freighters is also a part of AirBridgeCargo’s commitment to continually improve the quality of the product offered to its international customers.


IN REMEMBRANCE OF LUDWIG HAMBURGER


It is with deep regret that AirBridgeCargo Airlines has to report that Ludwig Hamburger, Vice President & Regional Director Europe, Middle East & Africa, passed away suddenly on 27 September 2013.


Ludwig was born in 1955 in Frankfurt and initially trained as a wholesale and foreign trade merchant. In 1982, he began his airfreight career at Air Canada in Germany and went on to join Air New Zealand in 1997. There he acted as the Head of Air Cargo for the United Kingdom and Europe until 2008 when he joined AirBridgeCargo.


Ludwig Hamburger was an exceptional and respected executive with broad


international experience and his region has played an important role in the growth and development of AirBridgeCargo. With his passing not only AirBridgeCargo Airlines but the entire air cargo industry loses a dedicated personality. He always fulfilled his responsibilities and duties with great personal commitment and always stood up for the interests of his employees.


The development of the air cargo industry was always close to his heart and he worked actively for years within the BARIG Cargo Committee, most recently as its Chairman. During his time at AirBridgeCargo Airlines, with his unique, inimitable style he earned the unconditional respect and recognition of all employees, senior management, customers and business associates.


Ludwig Hamburger was always a positive person who knew how to combine social engagement with sports activities. He actively supported


the “Geschwisterhaus Tübingen” for sick children with the proceeds of his annual golf tournament.


He passed away in Heidelberg after a short illness. Our sincere condolences go to his family, closest friends and colleagues.


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