The UK flyPOP leases the first A330 to Hi Fly Malta for cargo
flyPOP (London Stansted) subleased its first aircraft, an improvised A330-300 cargo carrier, to Hi Fly Malta (HFM, Malta Int’l) which, in turn, deployed it in the cargo service.
At the age of 8.3 years and last operated by Cebu Pacific Air (5J, Manila Ninoy Aquino Int’l), 9H-POP (msn 1445) was transported from Malta Int’l to Berau on 10 November and operated his first flight to Edmonton Int. on November 18, 2021, shows the AirNav RadarBox ADS-B data. The aircraft is owned by Park Aerospace Holdings and operated by Avolon, the aviation fleet ownership module shows.
“This is another major milestone in the flyPOP journey as we bring in the first of our four aircraft. We hope our freight routes will help with global demand for freight and help alleviate the shortage. of Christmas holiday merchandise and beyond, “Chief Executive Officer. Judge Nino Singh said.
The British starter plans to take another A330-300 ex-Cebu Pacific, RP-C3341 (msn 1420), which is owned by Macquarie AirFinance, and has already been repainted in the livery of flyPOP. It is currently parked at Guangzhou airport.
Neither Hi Fly Malta nor flyPOP responded to ch-aviation’s requests for more clarity on the delivery date of the second A330s and whether it will also be operated by the Maltese ACMI / charter specialist.
Once the pandemic subsides and demand returns to full swing, flyPOP plans to focus on low-cost point-to-point passenger flights between the UK and second tier cities in India. While she has yet to reveal her proposed network, she said she is considering serving Amritsar, Hyderabad Int’l, Goa Dabolim, Kolkata Int’l, Ahmedabad, Kochi Int’l, and Chandigarh. The airline will base its operations outside London Stansted and signed for three A330s from Avolon, with the other two expected in 2022. The start-up is currently undergoing certification in the UK.