AIR ONE has inaugurated its first-ever scheduled freighter service, with a Boeing 747-400F operated by One Air touching down at East Midlands Airport (EMA) from Hong Kong on 4 September 2025. The inaugural flight arrived early, carrying 109,484 kilos across 39 pallets, marking a major step in the company’s growth.

The new four-times-weekly service marks the start of a new chapter for AIR ONE and strengthens its long-standing presence in Hong Kong. With late evening departures from Hong Kong, the service is tailored for time-sensitive cargo such as e-commerce and electronics, arriving at EMA early the next morning. From there, cargo is distributed across the UK through Swissport’s nationwide road feeder services, providing fast and reliable access to key hubs including London Heathrow, Manchester, and Birmingham.

From January 2020 until August 2025, AIR ONE has operated more than 3.000 B747 charter freighter flights from Hong Kong to 35 destinations worldwide, transporting over 300 million kilos of cargo. Establishing a permanent Hong Kong office, led by Director Far East Spencer AuYeung, demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment to the market and its investment in building a strong local team.

“Launching scheduled services is a significant step in AIR ONE’s development and adds a third pillar to our service portfolio alongside wet lease and charter operations,” said Peter Scholten, Chief Commercial Officer of AIR ONE. “We are proud that our first scheduled flight departed with a full payload, and grateful for the strong customer support from day one.”