– The A300-600 is a very attractive medium-range aircraft and fits perfectly into our European air network. By introducing this type of aircraft model over the coming years, we will be able to ensure high reliability and punctuality, while simultaneously achieving our goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30% by 2020 – said Bryan Jamison, Managing Director of Europe Network Operations at DHL Express.
Compared to its predecessor, the A300-600 offers new capabilities and modern technologies. With a payload capacity of 49 tons, it can carry five tons more than the A300B4-200. At the same time, its range is 900 km greater, and fuel consumption is 20% lower. Furthermore, the aircraft has similar external dimensions and parameters, which means that DHL can maintain current procedures without the need to organize additional training for ground personnel. The arrival of the first aircraft at the DHL hub in Leipzig is scheduled for October. The entire fleet of thirteen A300-600 aircraft will be fully integrated into the DHL European air network by early 2013. DHL is systematically strengthening its global transport network to enable its customers to send express shipments to almost any place in the world. Currently, across Europe, DHL operates 85 airports with a fleet of 92 aircraft, thereby creating the most extensive express connection network on the continent. Worldwide, the company connects over 500 airports, and the global DHL fleet consists of 250 dedicated aircraft.