One Air launches scheduled 747-400F freighter service linking Hong Kong and East Midlands

UK startup One Air inaugurated its first scheduled freighter service as a Boeing 747-400F arrived at East Midlands Airport from Hong Kong. The carrier says it will operate scheduled 747 and 777 freighter services focused on time-sensitive e‑commerce and electronics cargo as it expands fleet and hubs.

Discovered 2025-09-08T12:39:55.529647-07:00 | 2025-09-08T12:39:55.529647-07:00

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  • One Air has added long‑haul widebody freighter lift into a key UK cargo corridor: a Boeing 747‑400F operated a scheduled flight from Hong Kong to East Midlands to serve time‑sensitive e‑commerce and electronics flows.
  • The launch signals fleet and network expansion: One Air is positioning for additional long‑haul capacity and is set to take delivery of its first Boeing 777‑200F.
  • The service increases competitive capacity into the UK freight market and complements recent infrastructure moves such as FedEx's new air cargo facility near Manchester Airport.

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