Farnair Switzerland (Basel/Mulhouse/Freiburg, CH) will acquire at least four B737-400(F)s after an order with US-based Aeronautical Engineers was placed in which four B737-400s will undergo conversion beginning in August. While no statement has been made about the placement of the freighters, it is believed that Quikjet Airlines (QO, Bengaluru International) will be a likely contender given that Farnair has applied to increase its stake in the Indian all-cargo carrier. QuikJet had operated one of Farnair’s twelve ATR 72-200(F)/-500(F)/-600Fs until March this year before temporarily closing shop in anticipation of a B737-400F.
By Ivan Nadalet
17Jun2013