The specialist air cargo management company
About us
Welcome to Magma Aviation
Magma Aviation combines years of experience in providing air cargo solutions with our fleet of Boeing B747-400F aircraft to offer a range of ad-hoc and regular flying capacity to freight forwarders, logistics providers and charter brokers across a diverse range of market sectors. Whether it’s a one-off shipment, a full charter or a series of flights, we have the expertise to tailor our innovative solutions to your specific air cargo requirements.
• Automotive components
• Manufacturing materials
• Flowers
• Fresh produce
• Dangerous goods
• Heavy and outsize cargo
• Live animals
• Oil and gas
• Humanitarian aid
Part of Avia Solutions Group
Magma Aviation is proud to be a part of Avia Solutions Group, a global holding company with over 70 subsidiaries engaged in aircraft maintenance, pilot training, ground handling and fuelling, aviation IT solutions and business aviation. For more information visit aviasg.com.
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Perishable goods
We deliver your cargo fresh and on time, every time
We understand that timing is everything, and this is especially true with perishable cargo. It requires delicate handling and temperature-controlled environments to maximise the shelf life of your products.
From fresh flowers and fish to exotic fruit and vegetables, we ensure that your shipments get the individual attention they need, delivering your cargo to its final destination fresh and on time, every time.
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Automotive components
From small parts to fully-assembled vehicles, we’ll deliver it
In an increasingly global market, our air cargo services can bring you even closer to your key suppliers and customers, allowing you to expand your reach further.
We tailor our solutions to your requirements, whether that be a one-off shipment, or working with leading logistics providers to create large-scale operations comprising of hundreds of separate flight rotations.
No matter where in the world your automotive shipments need to go, we will ensure they arrive quickly and safely.
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Heavy and outsize cargo
We make light work of challenging shipments
With our fleet of B747-400F aircraft and our years of extensive operational experience, you can count on us for challenging shipments of all shapes and sizes. From offshore equipment and aerospace parts to vehicles and construction machinery, we consistently ensure the highest standard of service for heavy and outside cargo from pick-up to final delivery.
Our team can provide full and part charter options, as well as loading studies and pre-flight advice on packaging and documentation requirements.
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Aircraft specifications
We work with our network of aircraft operators across the globe
We are in a constant dialogue with our customers and airlines across the world to evaluate the best aircraft types for each operation.
We transport most freight on our exclusively operated B747-400F aircraft. However, we also offer smaller aircraft options or may distribute your freight onto smaller aircraft down route.
B747-400F
Maximum limiting weights & fuel
Max Payload: 114,073kg
Max Ramp: 398,254kg
Max Take-off: 396,893kg
Max Landing: 295,742kg
Max Zero Fuel: 276,691kg
Main deck cargo
Door size w x h (cm): 340×312
* Note: the above numbers are not exact due to the different aircraft variants.
30 Pallets (or Containers) 96” x 125” or 88” x 125” there of;
9 pallets at 95” high (Q6)
Main deck cargo
5 pallets 96” x 125” x 64” (PMC) or 88” x 125” x 64” (PAG) or
16 containers 60.4” x 79” x 64” (AKE)
21 pallets at 118” high (Q7)
4 pallets 96” x 125” x 64” (PMC) or 88” x 125” x 64” (PAG) or
14 containers 60.4” x 79” x 64” (AKE)
BULK: 834 cu ft.
AFT
FWD
FWD AFT
6 Bulk
Our network
A global company with a global network
Magma Aviation transport air freight worldwide on our regular and ad-hoc charter flights. Thanks to competitive pricing from our suppliers, we are able to offer cost-effective and economic global airport-to-airport cargo transport solutions to our customers across the world.
Our operating home bases are Liège and Hahn, both providing easy and efficient access to the European motorway network.
We coordinate regular cargo deliveries from Europe to airports across Africa, including Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Kenya, Togo, South Africa, and more.
We also offer a range of local airlines and trucking partners for dedicated, bonded feeder services across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Magma Aviation Limited
3 City Place
Beehive Ring Road
Gatwick
RH6 0PA
United Kingdom
T: +44 1342 830001
E: commercial@magma-aviation.com
www.magma-aviation.com
