Cargoitalia
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Cargo airline |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 21 December 2011 |
| Fate | Ceased operations |
| Headquarters | Lonate Pozzolo , Italy |
Area served | Middle East, Far East, North America |
| Products | Scheduled and charter cargo flights |
Number of employees | Reduced workforce after 2008 reorganization |
| Parent | Alis Aerolinee Italiane (from December 2008) |
Cargoitalia S.p.A. was an Italian freight airline based in the Avioport Logistics Park located in Lonate Pozzolo, close to Milan. The airline specialized in scheduled and charter cargo flights from Italy to destinations across the Middle East, Far East, and North America, with Malpensa Airport serving as its principal hub.
History
Established in 2005 as Italy's pioneer cargo airline with private capital, Cargoitalia encountered financial challenges that resulted in its takeover by Alis Aerolinee Italiane in December 2008. This acquisition was primarily to secure the air operator certificate (AOC), a critical requirement for Alis's attempt to acquire Alitalia's cargo operations, which CAI ultimately refused. After undergoing reorganization, Cargoitalia operated a single DC-10-30F freighter and downsized its workforce. The airline recommenced services in May 2009 utilizing a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F aircraft. Cargoitalia discontinued all operations on 21 December 2011.
Destinations
By July 2011, Cargoitalia connected several major international freight airports, including:
- Pudong International Airport, Shanghai
- Hong Kong International Airport
- Yemelyanovo Airport, Krasnoyarsk
- Dubai International Airport
- Sharjah International Airport
- O'Hare International Airport, Chicago
- John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York City
Fleet
As of July 2011, the fleet of Cargoitalia consisted of:
| Aircraft Model | Quantity | Year Introduced | Year Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30AF | 1 | 2006 | 2011 | I-CGIA |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11F | 3 | 2009 | 2012 | EI-EMS EI-UPE EI-UPI (leased) |