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Air Hong Kong (AHK) is a leading CMI/ACMI operator delivering on-time,
reliable freighter services for express cargo throughout Asia and beyond.
AHK expertise extends to more than just scheduled flights. AHK also offers
charter operations to meet diverse customer needs.
The AHK commitment to excellence has made it a trusted partner
in the global air cargo industry.
Air Hong Kong (AHK) is a leading CMI/ACMI operator delivering on-time, reliable freighter services for express cargo throughout Asia and beyond. AHK expertise extends to more than just scheduled flights. AHK also offers charter operations to meet diverse customer needs.
The AHK commitment to excellence has made it a trusted partner in the global air cargo industry.
Air Hong Kong established as Hong Kong’s first all-cargo airline.
1986
Commences charter operations with a Boeing 707-320C freighter.
1988
Launches 747-100s freighter operations.
1991
Cathay Pacific Airways acquires majority shareholding in AHK.
1994
Now equipped with a fleet of four 747s, AHK operates throughout Asia, as well as to Europe (up to 2002).
1996
AHK becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific in
Feb 2002. Cathay Pacific signs an agreement with DHL Express to establish an Asian regional network operating Overnight Express Operations (OEO) using passenger aircraft through the DHL Hong Kong hub.
2002
DHL becomes a 40% shareholder of AHK.
2003
Introduces the all-new Airbus A306Fs for DHL Express to major cities in Asia.
2004
Commences operations with three B747-400BCFs as well as eight A306Fs exclusive to DHL Express.
2011
Becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, operating 63 flights per week for DHL Express within Asia. Signs a long-term Block Space Agreement with DHL Express.
2019
Successively introduces Airbus A330-300P2F/200F new-generation freighters into the operation to replace the A306Fs.
2020
Network expands to more than 70 scheduled flights weekly to 14 destinations in Asia. Introduces charter flights to Bahrain as the first long-haul operation in two decades.
2022
First commercial flight to the DHL hub in Europe – Leipzig. Over half the AHK fleet are now A330Fs.
2024
First charter flight to Sydney using A330-300P2F aircraft.
The AHK Story
1986
Air Hong Kong established as Hong Kong’s first all-cargo airline.
1988
Commences charter operations with a Boeing 707-320C freighter.
1991
Launches 747-100s freighter operations.
1994
Cathay Pacific Airways acquires majority shareholding in AHK.
1996
Now equipped with a fleet of four 747s, AHK operates throughout Asia, as well as to Europe (up to 2002).
2002
AHK becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific in
Feb 2002. Cathay Pacific signs an agreement with DHL Express to establish an Asian regional network operating Overnight Express Operations (OEO) using passenger aircraft through the DHL Hong Kong hub.
2003
DHL becomes a 40% shareholder of AHK.
2004
Introduces the all-new Airbus A306Fs for DHL Express to major cities in Asia.
2011
Commences operations with three B747-400BCFs as well as eight A306Fs exclusive to DHL Express.
2019
Becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, operating 63 flights per week for DHL Express within Asia. Signs a long-term Block Space Agreement with DHL Express.
2020
Successively introduces Airbus A330-300P2F/200F new-generation freighters into the operation to replace the A306Fs.
2022
Network expands to more than 70 scheduled flights weekly to 14 destinations in Asia. Introduces charter flights to Bahrain as the first long-haul operation in two decades.
2024
First commercial flight to the DHL hub in Europe – Leipzig. Over half the AHK fleet are now A330Fs.
First charter flight to Sydney using A330-300P2F aircraft.
The AHK Story
Our Vision
“To be the Best Express Cargo Airline in Asia”
Our Strategic Focus
Operational Excellence
Customer Centricity
High Performing Culture
Business Sustainability
Management Team
Clarence Tai
Chief Operating Officer
Captain Gavin Haslemore
Director Flight Operations
Elias Nikolaidis
Head of Safety and Risk Management
Kevin Ho
Head of Human Resources
Kim Ting
Financial Controller
Ricky Yeung
Head of Business Development and Services
Sam Chen
Head of Engineering
AHK is committed to working with our customer and industry partners to consolidate Hong Kong’s dominant position in the global express air cargo market.
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