News / Star Air may be the next Maersk unit to be sold as UPS contract is up for grabs

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AP Moller-Maersk’s airline, Star Air, which operates on behalf of UPS, is facing a bitter battle for a renewed contract when its 10-year deal with the express operator expires later this year. The tendering process, according to Cargo Facts, is under way, with rivals West Atlantic, Farnair and ASL all thought to be bidding.

Star operates eleven 767s, all leased from Gecas, with the leases expiring in 2015 and 2016.

Although the contract would be most warmly welcomed by Europe’s embattled express ...