Magma Aviation adds 747 to fleet

Magma Aviation announced a new addition to its growing B747F fleet supporting its ambitious growth in the upcoming years. “With a new B747F aircraft added to our fleet, this increases our overall capacity. It will give us the ability not only to service current clients, but also allow us to fly new routes and expand services that clients are looking for,” said Peter Kerins, CEO of Magma Aviation. “Our network performance in general is exceptionally high, and with the addition of this aircraft, it will allow us to offer more services to customers with absolute confidence in our service delivery,” Kerins added. With the new generation of freighter aircraft being introduced into the market, offering more energy and operational efficiency, the B747F still stands out as one of the most formidable aircraft ever introduced in the air cargo industry. With its ability to carry a large volume of cargo, approximately 100+ tons per flight, this gives Magma an added advantage to handle a wide variety of sensitive and specialised cargo types. “In the past, we have successfully transported outsized and specialized cargo loads – anything from mining equipment to full-size helicopters, boats, and more. With a new B747F aircraft in our fleet, this gives our team a great advantage to diversify the products we offer,” Kerins said. Magma said fleet expansion is key to its consistent growth but should be implemented in a very controlled manner. As aircraft lease rates continue to become inflated, it’s important to get the business formula right to maintain optimal operational standards. “Magma’s operations team is the best in the business. All standard operating procedures and service level agreements are in place. Additionally, all route planning, handling arrangements, and ULD provision are set, and with the use of our own bespoke planning system, we have planned every step of the introduction meticulously,” Kerins said when asked how the team prepared internally for the introduction of the new aircraft and how it will impact day-to-day operations. Magma’s fleet growth ambition is expected to continue from 2026 and beyond, with a vision to triple its fleet size with the right mixture of wide-body aircraft, including the B777F and BB747FFF, by 2030. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]