AirBridgeCargo Airlines will expand its freighter operations at Rickenbacker International Airport with the addition of a second weekly frequency.

“We feel that our weekly operations to/from Columbus greatly benefit our customers as we operate to this cargo-friendly airport, providing dedicated, high-quality services and leveraging the export/import volumes of the region,” said Sergey Lazarev, general director of AirBridgeCargo. “In 2018, our volumes tipped over 5,000 tonnes to/from LCK and we feel confident that our performance and customer feedback means our second weekly flight will also be well-supported.”

The carrier added Columbus to its global network in April 2018 and has seen stable demand to and from Rickenbacker, supporting growing trade flows with the maindeck capacity of its Boeing 747 freighters.

“AirBridgeCargo’s expansion is further proof that Rickenbacker is one of the industry’s new global gateways,” said Joseph Nardone, president and CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. “By moving imports and exports through Rickenbacker, businesses can eliminate hours and costs from their supply chain, creating better efficiencies and higher profits.”