News / AF-KLM gets rational and axes MD-11Fs, while Martinair sale is still on the cards

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Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has said it is “very happy” with its “balanced” decision to axe its MD-11F fleet – a move which should see the carrier group return to profitability in 2017. But it has not ruled out the sale of Martinair, or a cargo joint venture with another party in the future.

The Board yesterday announced that it would focus its cargo offering on high-yield freight. It will cut 50% of freighter capacity, but just 10% of overall cargo capacity ...