Maximus' ACMI business in doubt after executive departure

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By Alex Lennane

04/02/2013

The sudden departure of Massimo Roccasecca, manager ACMI for Maximus Air, has called into question the future of the charter operations of the UAE-based all-cargo carrier. The company has struggled for some time to place its five-strong fleet of A300-600 freighters in a challenging marketplace, with just one long-term customer, Etihad Airways, and some shorter-term contracts for DHL.

The economics of the aircraft are not attractive in today’s environment, say industry players, and the aircraft have been up for sale for ...

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