There has been yet another shuffle in Australia's highly consolidated airfreight industry. TNT Express awarded what is expected to be a US$575 million, five-year contract to Virgin Australia for domestic cargo transport, a move that has prompted Virgin Australia to ACMI-lease three freighters, according to The Australian. Beginning in July of this year, Virgin Australia will carry TNT's freight on its domestic passenger network, and on newly-leased freighters. Virgin Australia's network currently extends to 47 destinations within Australia and offers connectivity to 17 international destinations within the Virgin Group's network. In addition to this belly capacity, the airline said it plans to ACMI-lease two BAe 146 freighters, and an additional 737-300F, which will be operated on Virgin Australia's behalf.
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