World Airways operates Boeing 747-400F for Asiana Airlines

US-based World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, has signed an agreement with Asiana Airlines to operate one Boeing 747-400 freighter to transport air cargo on a full-time basis for the South Korean airline, starting from February 23 until the end of 2010.

"This agreement represents a natural extension of the close cooperation between Asiana and World Airways, which began 10 years ago," said Hendrik Falk, vice president of cargo sales for Global Aviation Holdings.

"Through the short-term flight operations during the peak season last year with World Airways, we were very successful. The outstanding on-time operation and payload capability by World Airways has contributed to the extension into 2010," said Kwang Seok Kim, senior vice president of cargo sales for Asiana Airlines.

World Airways provides customised transportation services for international air freight and passenger carriers, freight forwarders and the United States military. Founded in 1948, World Airways operates a fleet of wide-body aircraft.

Asiana Airlines offers air cargo and passenger services to more than 20 countries and operates a fleet of eight wide-body freighters worldwide.

Source: www.schednet.com