Magma Aviation

Magma Aviation
FoundedDecember 2009 (2009-12)
HubsFrankfurt-Hahn Airport, Liège Airport
Parent companyAvia Solutions Group
HeadquartersGatwick
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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.

History

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]

Fleet

In 2024 Magma Aviation operated the following aircraft:[4]

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

  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. ↑ "Aircraft specifications | Magma Aviation". magma-aviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.