K-Mile Asia inducts first B767-300BCF; plans to connect India

 The first K-Mile B767-300BCF freighter is expected to enter service in October 2024, connecting Thailand with Southeast Asia, China and India.

Thai express cargo airline K-Mile Asia has announced the introduction of its first B767-300BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter), registered HS-KSA, to its fleet.

HS-KSA is K-Mile’s first widebody freighter and will be the first B767-300BCF operator and widebody freighter in Thailand. HS-KSA arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) on Friday, September 6th, 2024, in K-Mile livery and is expected to enter service in October 2024, connecting Thailand with Southeast Asia, China and India.

 “The B767-300BCF is a versatile aircraft, allowing long haul, regional and feeder markets, and can carry up to 51.7 tonnes (115,808 pounds) of revenue payload, with 11,884 ft3 available on the main deck (24 pallets) and a further 3,830 ft3 available in the lower hold,” reads the release. The first K-Mile B767-300BCF freighter will complement its existing fleet of five B737 freighters and is set to offer cost-efficient new opportunities to air cargo customers in the Thai and Southeast Asia markets, with its capability to move both express parcels and larger cargo speedily with range of up to 6,105 kilometres or 3,305 nautical miles.

Pansith Sasunee, Managing Director of K-Mile, said, “We are delighted to welcome our first and Thailand’s first B767-300BCF aircraft. This milestone is a positive statement in the future of K-Mile as we continue to strengthen and grow. Our new aircraft enhances our capabilities and reflects our commitment to our customers by providing quality and reliable services across our cargo network.” K-Mile Air’s current fleet comprises two Boeing 737-800 BCFs and three Boeing 737-400s. The airline operates a five days per week scheduled service for DHL and in addition, K-Mile offers bespoke cargo charter flight services to its other customers from its home base in Bangkok and from Hanoi, Jakarta and Phnom Penh. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, K-Mile is a joint venture airline of ASL Aviation Holdings which has a fleet of 150 in eight cargo and passenger airlines in Europe, Australia, Asia and South Africa. ASL Aviation Holdings is the largest operator of B737 freighters globally and specialises in express freight on behalf of global customers including DHL, FedEx, UPS and Amazon.