New cargo opportunities to Iraq | Air France – KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo | Newsletter
Dear customer,We are pleased to announce 2 new stations in our network; Basra and Erbil in Iraq. Scheduled flights to these destinations offer maindeck capacity and are connected via Sharjah in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Flights to Sharjah are operated with a Boeing 747-400 Freighter*, departing from Schiphol 5 times per week, whilst connections to Basra and Erbil are performed weekly with an IL76 aircraft**. With these new services we believe to excite especially our customers in the Oil and Gas industry. Iraq has an oil-based economy and Basra and Erbil are considered the main airfreight gateways for one of the fastest growing exploration and production sites in the Oil and Gas sector. Should you require any additional information, don’t hesitate to contact your localAir France – KLM Cargo and Martinair Cargo respresentative.Weekly maindeck capacity now also offered to Basra and Erbil Whatever you need, we know the drillKind regards,Jaap KroonBusiness Development Manager Oil & GasFLIGHT PLAN Connections available from our worldwide network.Flight numberDaysDeparture time – arrival time (local time)AMS – SHJMP7772208:30 – 20:25AMS – SHJMP9573307:30 – 18:05AMS – SHJMP9574409:05 – 19:40AMS – SHJMP9777707:30 – 19:35———————-SHJ – EBLR4-10103, 707:00 – 09:00———————-SHJ – BSRR4-1011107:00 – 09:00 Note: 24 hours transit time in SHJ required; operating schedule into Iraq could deviate subject to local conditions ** Operated by RUS Aviation.