La dolce vita for Air Italy in United States

September 21, 2018

Air Italy, the former Meridiana airline, has moved its representation in the United States to Globe Air Cargo USA, a subsidiary of ECS Group. effective immediately.

Miami-based Globe Air Cargo USA intends to open up new logistical solutions for the American market with direct daily flights for Milan (MXP) from Miami and New York, thanks to the 10-tonne cargo capacity of the Air Italy fleet of A330 aircraft.

Air Italy continues to expand, opening up new routes to India, Thailand and the United States out of Milan Malpensa. Globe Air Cargo USA will be able to commercialize routes such as Bangkok, New Delhi , Mumbai and Lagos which will significantly extend its network.

“We are excited about this new partnership in the US. The addition of daily nonstop service from New York and Miami to Milan, Italy strengthens GAC USA leadership position as a leading GSA in the market. The addition of Air Italy to our airline portfolio provides GAC the opportunity to offer the market an excellent air cargo logistics solution to Italy and key points within the Air Italy network.” said GAC USA country manager Francisco Hernandez.

James Graham

James Graham is an award-winning transport media journalist with a long background in the commercial freight sector, including commercial aviation and the aviation supply chain. He was the initial Air Cargo Week journalist and retuned later for a stint as editor. He continues his association as editor of the monthly supplements. He has reported for the newspaper from global locations as well as the UK.