Avient targets a fresh start as new aircraft arrives

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Avient Aviation will receive the first of its two new MD-11Fs next month, flying in its new livery as AV Cargo. The aircraft, formerly operated by World Airways, is on lease from Boeing Capital Corp, and has been undergoing heavy maintenance in Jakarta. Called Lady Liege, it is expected to start flying for AV Cargo on 1 May, and will begin scheduled services into Africa to key cities including Lagos, Bamako, Entebbe, Port Harcourt, Pointe Noire, Freetown and Pemba.

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