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AUG 18, 2003 (newstodate): AFter SAS has been named among the first batch of airlines to open air traffic to Basra, SAS Cargo is assessing the possiblities for including air cargo in the operations.
According to the materials underlying the applications from airlines, the Coalition authorities in Iraw have made it clear that succesful airlines must expect to operate without air cargo, and turn-around times will be kept down to a minimum for security and safety reasons.
-We are convinced that there is a significant market for air cargo into Basra, so while passenger flights are taking first priority, we are already now probing into conditions for adding air cargo at the earliest date possible, says Ulrik Marschal, SAS Cargo press officer.
SAS intends to operate the route with a Boeing 767-300 that offers a cargo capacity around 15 tonnes.
SAS is now sending a fact-finding team to Basra to seek facilities for handling the aircraft, and to monitor the situation as to safety and security.
According to the materials underlying the applications from airlines, the Coalition authorities in Iraw have made it clear that succesful airlines must expect to operate without air cargo, and turn-around times will be kept down to a minimum for security and safety reasons.
-We are convinced that there is a significant market for air cargo into Basra, so while passenger flights are taking first priority, we are already now probing into conditions for adding air cargo at the earliest date possible, says Ulrik Marschal, SAS Cargo press officer.
SAS intends to operate the route with a Boeing 767-300 that offers a cargo capacity around 15 tonnes.
SAS is now sending a fact-finding team to Basra to seek facilities for handling the aircraft, and to monitor the situation as to safety and security.