Doncaster Sheffield lands first scheduled perishables cargo service

Western Global Airlines is to begin operating a weekly MD11F between Nairobi and Doncaster Sheffield Airport – the Yorkshire gateway’s first scheduled cargo service.

Cargo manager for the airport Dayle Hauxwell told The Loadstar Network Airline Management was running the service and would also have access to an occasional Atlas Air 747F on the route.

“We have made a big effort and investments in recent years to turn the airport into a dedicated port of entry for perishables, which we achieved last year,” said Mr Hauxwell.

“This, we ...