Global Supply Systems
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| Founded | 2001 | |||
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| Hubs | London Stansted Airport | |||
| Fleet size | 3 | |||
| Destinations | N/A | |||
| Headquarters | London Stansted Airport | |||
| Website | www.gssair.co.uk | |||
Global Supply Systems is a British cargo airline based at London Stansted Airport. It provides dedicated freighters to airlines on a wet lease basis.[1]
The company holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, it is permitted to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats.[2]
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[edit] History
The company changed its name to Global Supply Systems Limited on 31 January 2001,[3] and started operations on 29 June 2002. It began flying operations for British Airways between London Stansted, Frankfurt and Hong Kong using a Boeing 747-400 freighter on dry lease from partner Atlas Air.
Global Supply Systems have now returned thier leased Boeing 747-400's and now operates a fleet of 3 Boeing 747-8 freighter on dry lease from partner Atlas Air.
The company is majority British-owned (51%), with Atlas Air Inc. as minority shareholder (49%).[1]
[edit] Fleet
As of February 2012 the Global Supply Systems fleet includes the following aircraft:[4]
| Aircraft | Total | Orders | Notes |
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| Boeing 747-8F | 3 | — | Operated for British Airways World Cargo[5] |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Directory: World Airlines". Flight International: p. 86. 2007-04-03.
- ^ Operating Licence
- ^ Companies House
- ^ UK Aircraft Register
- ^ Air Cargo News Retrieved 11th August 2010
[edit] External links
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