News / Aliscargo set for take-off: Italy's first freighter operator for a decade

Aliscargo's first aircraft, currently in Shannon

The Italian market, which has long wished for its very own freighter operator following the demise of Cargoitalia almost a decade ago, is set to see an all-cargo operator launch shortly.

Aliscargo, to be based at Milan Malpensa, is in the final stages of getting its AOC after its first aircraft – a passenger 777-200ER ? delivers at the weekend.

A second aircraft will arrive shortly after, and the airline expects to begin charter services as soon as possible, likely to north-east ...