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AMC737
Some of the operators mentioned operated schedules on behalf of British Airways World Cargo, these freighters had operated at Gatwick but moved to Stansted as the Gatwick passenger operation increased - "the Hub without the Hubbard." This was initially an Atlas Air 747-200F and DC-8s operated by Cargo Lion and MK Cargo, then dedicated 747-400F N495MC which was painted in Chelsea Rose, and expanded into Global Supply Systems than back to BA World Cargo with the 747-8F, now BA cargo is flown by Qatar Airways.
Likewise I think Martinairs MD-11 flights flew on behalf of Tampa Cargo out of South America and Miami with flowers and fresh produce back in the 1990's.
amc737
Excellent news re. Emirates Sky Cargo coming to STN next month
STN has always had quite a nice and diverse mix of both short and long haul cargo carriers, and there's no question that the airport will continue to play a pivotal role on the cargo side. On the passenger side though, can- and will STN ever succeed in gaining any more long haul beyond the Emirates 777 service? Granted, the terminal is currently constrained, although hopefully the revised transformation project should help to alleviate this and free up additional passenger handling capacity; are there any newer updates on the STN-TP? (It feels like it's been a very long time since we last heard anything about the project).