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FRANKFURT, Germany (Sept. 12, 2006) -- Lufthansa Cargo and World Airways have signed a one-year contract to operate two MD-11 freighters between Europe and the United States. Service will start with the winter schedule 2006, effective at the end of October.
“World Airways has had a relationship with Lufthansa Cargo for more than 20 years and we are very pleased to be working with them again,” said Rob Binns, chief marketing officer of World Air Holdings, Inc. “Lufthansa Cargo is a leading international carrier with an impeccable reputation – and World Airways is proud to be one of Lufthansa Cargo´s partners in providing excellent service for their customers.”
Bernhard Kindelbacher, senior vice president, Product and Network Development of Lufthansa Cargo, added, “We have chosen World Airways, as they have proven to be a very professional and reliable cargo carrier. We are very much looking forward to a close and trustful cooperation for the benefit of our worldwide customers.”
Lufthansa Cargo operates 19 MD-11 freighters and currently has additional charter agreements for two MD-11 freighters and two Boeing 747 freighters.
About Lufthansa Cargo: With a transport volume of over 1.74 million tonnes of freight and mail shipments and 7.8 billion revenue tonne kilometres (FTKT) in 2005, Lufthansa Cargo is one of the world´s leading cargo carriers. Its route network encompasses some 500 destinations. Lufthansa Cargo serves some of these direct with its own fleet of freighter aircraft as well as with belly capacities of Lufthansa's passenger aircraft and road feeder services. Most of the cargo business is handled via Frankfurt Airport, Europe's largest freight hub.
About World Airways: World Airways is a wholly owned subsidiary of World Air Holdings, Inc. (OTC:WLDA.PK) It is a U.S.-certificated air carrier providing customized transportation services for major international passenger and cargo carriers, international freight forwarders, the United States military and international leisure tour operators. Founded in 1948, World Airways operates a fleet of 17 wide-body aircraft to meet the specialized needs of its customers.
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