Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Claire Phillips as Regional Sales Manager – Continental Europe. Claire, who takes up her new post from 5 September 2016, has worked for the airline for five years, initially as Route Development Manager and Capacity Controller and, prior to this promotion, Claire played in integral role in the training and […]
Virgin Atlantic Cargo welcomes A350 capacity boost. Virgin Atlantic’s new US$4.4 billion order for 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft will mark the arrival of the most capable cargo aircraft in its fleet. The airline, which announced the order at last month’s Farnborough International Airshow 2016 in the UK, says the investment demonstrates the strength of the […]
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is increasing its investment in temperature-controlled services after more than doubling its share of the pharmaceutical market from the UK to North America since the launch of its Cool Chain product two years ago. Heading this focus is Darren Sherlock in the newly-created role of Manager, Products & Partnerships. Having joined the […]
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed VN Cargo Connect as its new general sales agency partner in Lagos, Nigeria. The airline operates daily Airbus A330 flights to and from Nigeria’s largest city and in 2016 celebrates 16 years of services between Lagos and London Heathrow. In support of the new Virgin Atlantic contract, VN Cargo Connect […]
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Steve Buckerfield as Vice President Sales. Steve started his career with Emery Worldwide in 1984, becoming Southern Area Sales Manager before moving into the airline cargo industry with American Airlines in 1990. He spent 14 years with the airline, ultimately holding the post of Managing Director Europe. In 2004, he […]
Customers doing business in the buoyant U.S. Midwest market will have an even wider choice of services this summer with the re-introduction of Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s seasonal daily flights to and from Chicago on 27 April, 2016. The airline already offers customers a year-round service to the region through its daily flights linking London and […]
