Dedicated cargo carrier Air Hong Kong is preparing to take delivery of its first new-build Airbus A300-600 General Freighter from a firm order for six placed last year. The first aircraft is to be officially handed over on 6 September and will be used to launch new services within Asia.
Source: Flight International
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