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August 5, 1999
(Industry, Trade and Technology)


Minister announces dedicated air cargo service for province

Minister of Industry, Trade and Technology, and MHA - Gander, Sandra Kelly said today that she is pleased to announce the establishment of a dedicated air cargo service for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Beginning on August 14, the new service will be operated by Finnair through the Gander International Airport, and will have a flight departing Gander every Saturday at midnight. Finnair will reserve space for 25,000 kilograms of cargo aboard a B-747 on a direct flight to Helsinki, Finland, with connections to all major European and Asian destinations.

"Reaching markets in Europe and Asia can be a challenge for companies throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, so I am extremely pleased that Gander Worldwide Inc. has facilitated this service," said Minister Kelly. "With a dedicated air cargo service, provincial businesses will now have a reliable way to export their products to markets overseas. I encourage all businesses who want to reach these markets to take advantage of this service."

Although Finnair is equipped to handle a variety of shipments, the service is ideal for the transportation of perishable and time-sensitive cargo. Shipments should be able to reach major European centres within 12 hours, and most major Asian destinations within 24 hours. Cargo inbound from Europe and Asia to Newfoundland and Labrador can also be handled by the flight. Finnair has over 75 years experience in the airline business, and has been landing a flight regularly at the Gander International Airport for the past four years.

Aidan Beresford, vice-chair of Gander Worldwide Inc., said: "We are very excited about today's announcement. Our organization has been working long and hard to make this service available to businesses." Beresford added that Gander Worldwide Inc., as a facilitator, is available to assist local businesses that wish to maximize the potential of this new service.

Gander Worldwide Inc. is a non-profit corporation with a mandate to support and promote the continued economic expansion, viability and development of the Gander International Airport.

Media contact:

Jackie Simon
Communications
Industry, Trade and Technology
(709) 729-0050

Al Thompson
Executive Director
Gander Worldwide Inc.
(709) 256-3999

1999 08 05 10:30 a.m.


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