News / European freighter operators Cargologicair and SW Italia apply for US air cargo routes

European all-cargo airlines Cargologicair and SW Italia have both filed applications to launch routes to the US.

SW Italia, the Malpensa-based carrier 45% owned by Azerbaijan’s Silk Way Airlines, notes in a regulatory filing that it wishes to operate air cargo services to Chicago, “as soon as the department permits”.

It also said it hoped to get another aircraft, to join its 747-400F, and may expand its US network in the future.

The carrier’s website states that it already offers scheduled services to ...