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the subsidiary Blue Cargo Express, by Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, received its first freighter of the model Airbus A321P2F.
Azul's logistics unit, Azul Cargo Express, received on Wednesday 16 October its first freighter Airbus A321P2F. The aircraft, with registration PS-AJA, landed at the Belo Horizonte Airport and will begin operations in February 2025. This is the first of the two new freighters that will join the fleet and has a special paint from the company, in shades of blue.
Azul receives first A321P2F
The objective of this acquisition is to increase operational capacity, offering faster deliveries and new opportunities for customers. The two A321-200 aircraft, previously used for commercial flights, They were converted into freighters. Azul will be the first airline to operate these models after their conversion. The second plane will arrive in Brazil in November of this year.
«The arrival of a new aircraft is always a cause for pride and celebration, as it brings us closer to offering the best opportunities and greater capacity to serve our current and future clients.. They are modern airplanes, with more space, reliability and autonomy for international flights. With these two freighters, "We will promote a logistics transformation in the country and we are ready to offer Brazilians greater agility.", said Izabel Reis, director of Azul Cargo Express.
The Airbus A321P2F have the capacity to transport up to 27 tons, offering 14 positions for pallets and a total volume of 212 m³. Compared to the current fleet of Boeing 737-400F, The new freighters offer an increase in 39% in weight capacity, a 50% in volumetric capacity and a reduction in 27% in fuel consumption per ton transported, In addition to an increase of more than 20% in daily use. These advances are accompanied by a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, with savings of up to 9.000 tons per year per plane, considering the same load volume.
What's more, there is a synergy with the fleet of Blue, including line and hangar maintenance with the same technicians and certifications, pilots with the same licenses and a single stopover for both types of operation, as well as inventory and parts supply, aeronautical components, and structure and operational support. Azul Cargo Express, which celebrated its 15th anniversary in August this year, operates in more than 5.000 municipalities and has 330 stores, with deliveries in up to 24 hours to 2.000 cities.
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