News / Air freight boom in China means more airlines clamouring for operating licences

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Tianjin Airlines Cargo is seeking an aircraft operating certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

The move comes on the back of strong air freight volume growth this year: two other carriers are looking to expand their reach and another reportedly has been granted its AOC.

Reports claim Tianjin has already received launch approval from the CAAC, although The Loadstar was unable to confirm this – the latest CAAC statement notes the carrier is under “preliminary examination”.

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