Magma Aviation

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.

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

History

2012 – Magma Aviation is founded to commercially and operationally managed dedicated wide-body cargo aircraft, contracted on an exclusive basis from airline partners.[1]

2017 – Chapman Freeborn increases stake of Magma Aviation to a majority shareholding of 75%. The global aircraft charter specialist 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]

Services

Magma Aviation provides charter and regular cargo services on its operationally-managed fleet of B747-400Fs on behalf of global clients.[4]

Industries covered include:

  • Automotive
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Heavy & Outsize
  • Humanitarian
  • Live Animals (AVI)
  • Oil & Gas

Magma Aviation also specialises in the air transportation of perishable goods such as fresh flowers, exotic fruit and vegetables.

Fleet

As of 2020 Magma Aviation operates following aircraft:[5]

Aircraft type Number of aircraft
Boeing 747-400F 1
Boeing 747-400BCF 3
Total 4

References
  1. "Magma Aviation Airline Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  2. Muir, James. "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. "What we do | Magma Aviation". magma-aviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  5. "Aircraft specifications | Magma Aviation". magma-aviation.com. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
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