A leading British all-cargo airline · member of the AIR ONE network
The first and only operator of Boeing 747 freighters in the UK, and now also flying the Boeing 777F. Its network covers more than 30 airports, including Jinan, Hangzhou, Ezhou and Hong Kong in China, East Midlands and London Heathrow in the UK, Dubai and New York, which gives Chinese exports to the UK and Europe dependable freighter capacity.
One Airis based in Kingston in the United Kingdom, next to London Heathrow, and operates as anAll-cargo airlineall-cargo airline and the core operating entity of AIR ONE International Holdings. The airlineJuly 2022completed its proving flights and received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA). InApril 2023it appeared publicly as the newest all-cargo airline in the UK, and in the same year on24 Julyit operated its first flight.
One Air was set up to meet urgent UK demand for freighter capacity after Brexit and through the pandemic. During the pandemic freighters kept supply chains and the economy moving, which showed that the market needed a British all-cargo carrier. One Air filled that gap and becamethe only Boeing 747 freighter operator in the UK..
On 24 July 2023 One Air operated itsfirst flightfrom Jinan in Shandong, China, carryinga full 100 tonnes of cargononstop to London Heathrow, which marked the start of commercial operations. It then expanded quickly across the core Asia-Europe cargo markets. In its first year of operation One Air served28 airportsworldwide and carried more than17 million kilograms of cargoa strong start.
In September 2025 One Air took a major step in fleet renewal and took delivery of itsfirst new Boeing 777F freighterbecoming one of the few UK airlines to fly both the 747 and the 777F. The 777F raised long-haul capacity and fuel efficiency and gives the airline room to grow.
| Airline name | One Air |
| Chinese name | One Air |
| IATA code | HE |
| Company type | All-cargo airline |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Head office | Kingston, near London Heathrow |
| Operating base | East Midlands Airport (EMA) |
| AOC granted | 2022 |
| First flight date | 24 July 2023 |
| Parent company | AIR ONE International Holdings |
| CEO | Paul Bennett |
| Employees | 115+ |
| Official website | oneair.aero |
One Air isAIR ONE International Holdingsthe core operating airline of AIR ONE International Holdings. The AIR ONE network runs one of the largest widebody freighter fleets in the world, with13 Boeing 747 and 777 freightersspread across several air operator certificates. Operating under multiple AOCs lets One Air and its affiliates obtain route and traffic rights that most cargo airlines cannot, including direct operating rights to mainland Chinese airports. Air One Aviation Limited is the global sales agent for the AIR ONE network and handles route sales and customer service.
The IATA airline code for One Air isHEThe code appears in flight numbers, air waybills and global reservation systems. Flight numbers take the form HE plus a number, for example HE801. As a cargo airline, it is used mainly to identify cargo operations.
One Air received itsUK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA)Air Operator Certificate in 2022 and later an Operating Licence. In 2024 it added aUS Foreign Air Carrier Permitand in January 2025 operated its first commercial cargo flight from the UK to the United States.
One Air holds approval from theCivil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)to operate cargo flights at several mainland Chinese airports. Few foreign cargo carriers hold this approval, and it lets One Air run freighter services from China to the UK and Europe directly.
| Aircraft type | Number | Registration number | Maximum payload | Maximum range | Main use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-400BDSF | 2 aircraft | G-UNET, G-ONEE | 110 tonnes | 8,230 km | China to UK and Europe mainline, including the Jinan, Hong Kong and Ezhou routes |
| Boeing 747-400ERF | 1 aircraft | G-ONEF | 116 tonnes | 8,230 km | Long-haul Asia-Europe mainline and worldwide charters |
| Boeing 777F | 2 aircraft | Delivered in the new livery | 102 tonnes | 9,200 km | Long-haul intercontinental cargo, including the Hong Kong scheduled service and new routes |
One Air isthe only airline operating Boeing 747 freighters in the UKand flies three B747-400 series freighters, two BDSF and one ERF. The 747-400F carries up to110 to 116 tonnes, with a main deck that holds up to30 standard pallet positions, range8,230 kmIts most distinctive feature isNose loading capabilitynose loading: the nose door opens so outsize cargo can be loaded, such as industrial equipment, vehicle parts and heavy machinery. This gives One Air an advantage in over-dimensional and overweight freight that is hard to match. In August 2026 a B747-400F flew an industrial gas turbine to Kazakhstan on a charter.
In September 2025 One Air took delivery of itsfirst new Boeing 777Fa milestone for the company. The 777F is the largest and most efficient twin-engine freighter flying, with a maximum payload102 tonnesand a long range. The main deck holds9,200 km, with a main deck that holds up to27 standard pallet positionsAgainst the four-engine 747 the 777F burns less fuel per tonne carried and produces lower emissions. One Air's 777F wears the company's blue, yellow and white livery, and the type complements the 747s in the widebody fleet. A second 777F arrived in November 2025 and added capacity on the Hong Kong scheduled service.
Registered name:One Air Limited
Head office address:Kingston, near London Heathrow, United Kingdom
Operating base:East Midlands Airport (EMA), Nottingham, United Kingdom
Commercial email:commercial@oneair.aero
Recruitment email:recruitment@oneair.aero
Official website:oneair.aero
Company name:Air One Aviation Limited
Role:Global sales agent for One Air
Website:air-one.com
Function:Handles worldwide cargo route sales, capacity allocation, charter broking and customer service for One Air and the AIR ONE network. Forwarders and logistics companies can approach One Air through Air One Aviation for quotations and space.
One Air is approved by the CAAC to operate cargo flights at Jinan, Hangzhou, Ezhou, Hong Kong and other Chinese airports, but has no sales office of its own in China. To ship with One Air from China, contactGoodhope Logistics (China) Limitedus. As a local freight forwarder we can approach One Air and its global sales agent Air One Aviation for space and rates, and handle pickup, export declaration and loading.
One Air has focused on Asia-Europe cargo routes, China in particular, since it started. Its first flight in 2023 left Jinan in Shandong, and it has added Chinese points steadily. By 2026 it servesJinan Yaoqiang International Airport,Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport,Ezhou Huahu International AirportandHong Kong International Airportin China, covering the three main manufacturing regions in the east, centre and south of the country. These routes move Chinese electronics, clothing, household goods and e-commerce parcels to East Midlands and London.
| China airports | IATA | Route direction | Frequency | Aircraft operated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport | TNA | Jinan to London Heathrow or East Midlands, the first route | Scheduled charter flights | B747-400BDSF |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | Hong Kong to East Midlands, scheduled Hong Kong to Dubai |
Scheduled, weekly | B747-400F / B777F |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | HGH | Hangzhou to East Midlands | Scheduled flight | B747-400F |
| Ezhou Huahu International Airport | EHU | Ezhou to East Midlands, with SF Airlines | Scheduled, opened November 2025 | B747-400BDSF |
The core UK base, linked to Hong Kong, Jinan, Hangzhou, Ezhou and Dubai as well as New York JFK. It became the operating base in 2024.
The original airport, where the first flight landed. It is now used mainly for charters and selected routes.
Opened in January 2025 with One Air's first commercial flight from the UK to the US, marking its entry into North America.
A scheduled East Midlands to Dubai service started in September 2025, linking the Middle East cargo market.
One of the transit points in the network. Flights from China often stop at Budapest for a technical stop or to break up cargo.
An important transit point on Asia-Europe routes, connecting the Middle East and Central Asian cargo markets.
On 24 July 2023 One Air's first B747-400F left Jinan in Shandong with100 tonnes of cargoand landed at London Heathrow, completing the airline's first commercial flight. It marked the arrival of a new British all-cargo carrier, and the Jinan-London route became One Air's starting point for serving east China's manufacturing centres.
In September 2025 One Air opened itsfirst scheduled cargo serviceon the Hong Kong to East Midlands lane with the B747-400F. The first scheduled flight arrived with 39 pallets. Dedicated freighter capacity on a fixed schedule gives shippers stable space and a dependable transit time, and a B777F later joined the route.
In November 2025 One Air signed a one-year charter agreement withSF AirlinesSF Airlines (O3) and opened a scheduled B747-400F cargo route from Ezhou Huahu Airport to East Midlands. Ezhou Huahu is the first airport in China built for cargo, and the route extends One Air's network into a core inland Chinese cargo hub. The first flight left Ezhou on 2 November 2025.
On 18 January 2025 One Air operated itsfirst commercial cargo flight from the UK to the USwhen B747-400F G-ONEE flew from East Midlands to New York JFK and returned the same day. According to the airline, 24 hours passed from booking confirmation to landing in New York.
The UK is the home market. East Midlands is the core base, with routes to China, Hong Kong, Dubai and New York, and cargo is distributed across the UK from there.
Through the AIR ONE network and charters One Air reaches several European cargo hubs. Budapest is an important transit point, and core cargo airports such as Liège are also served.
One Air holds a US Foreign Air Carrier Permit and operated its first commercial cargo flight from the UK to New York JFK in January 2025. With the 777F in service the North American network can grow further.
Dubai and Muscat are key transit points on Asia-Europe routes and also serve local Middle East cargo. The scheduled East Midlands to Dubai service opened in 2025 and strengthens that network.
One Air flies freighters, not belly space on passenger aircraft. The whole hold is available to cargo shippers and takes larger, heavier pieces. A B747-400F carries 110 to 116 tonnes and a B777F 102 tonnes, so space stays available even in peak season.
One Air is one of the few foreign cargo airlines holding a CAAC operating approval. It can load and depart from mainland Chinese airports without a third-country transit, which saves time. Most foreign cargo carriers cannot obtain this approval.
The Boeing 747 freighters haveNose loading capabilitynose loading: the nose door opens to take over-length, over-width and over-height cargo such as industrial plant, vehicle parts, heavy machinery and aerospace components. Conventional freighters cannot do this, which suits project cargo and unusual specifications.
On its first US flight One Air went from booking to landing in 24 hours. As a young airline it has a short decision chain and can move aircraft and space quickly for urgent restocking, seasonal peaks and one-off large volumes.
The 777F is the latest generation of twin-engine widebody freighter and burns roughly 20 to 30 percent less fuel, with lower emissions, than four-engine types of similar size. Exporters tracking ESG compliance and carbon footprint will find its 777F routes the greener option.
The team comes from Cathay Pacific, Emirates, CargoLogicAir, Norwegian and other major airlines. Pilots are experienced and ground staff know cargo handling rules in China, the UK and Europe, which keeps every shipment safe and on time.
The nose door on the 747 takes pieces several metres long and several tonnes in weight. In August 2026 One Air flew an industrial gas turbine to Kazakhstan on a charter, a clear demonstration of that capability. It suits industrial plant, generator sets, vehicle parts and heavy machinery. We can assess a nose-loading plan with One Air and arrange a charter for Chinese project equipment.
One Air offers ad hoc full charters worldwide and can position a whole freighter at short notice. Sudden large volumes, emergency restocking after a supply chain break and extra capacity in a seasonal peak can all be met. Its first US flight went from booking to landing in 24 hours, the best evidence of that responsiveness. We can size a full charter quickly when you face an urgent large shipment from China.
For recurring large volumes One Air offers short-term air charter projects and mid to long-term freighter programmes. Contracts run one month, three months or longer, matched to your business cycle, and give dedicated freighter capacity. This suits large supply chain contracts, infrastructure projects and manufacturers with steady demand. We can negotiate a mid to long-term charter with One Air around your production cycle.
Since September 2025 One Air has run a scheduled cargo service on Hong Kong to East Midlands. Scheduled flights offer fixed times and guaranteed uplift, combining schedule reliability with dedicated freighter capacity, which suits shippers who need a steady transit time.
One Air is qualified to carry dangerous goods, and its published industry coverage includesDangerous goodslive animals and perishables. Lithium battery electronics, chemical samples and temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals from China can all fly on its freighters, which avoids the tighter dangerous goods limits that apply in passenger belly holds.
The main deck of the B747 and B777F takes large numbers of standard pallets, which suits bulk e-commerce parcels and consumer goods. Electronic casings, textiles and household goods from China move to UK and European consumers on the China-UK routes. The Ezhou service links a Chinese e-commerce logistics hub directly to the UK market.
One AirAs an all-cargo airline, it sells space mainly through itsglobal sales agent Air One AviationandAuthorised freight agentAllocate and book space.Goodhope Logistics (China) Limitedis a professional international freight forwarder based in Shenzhen, China. We approach One Air and Air One Aviation on your behalf and book air cargo from China to the UK, Europe and other destinations.
One Air holds operating approval and has practical experience at Jinan, Hangzhou, Ezhou, Hong Kong and other Chinese airports. Goodhope Freight can help you choose the best Chinese gateway, arrange transport from factory to airport, complete export declaration and loading, and coordinate customs clearance and delivery at destination.
To ship with One Air from China to the UK, Europe or elsewhere, contact Goodhope Freight for an air freight quotation.
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Visit our website or contact usOne Air is anAll-cargo airlineall-cargo airline headquartered in Kingston near London, with its operating base at East Midlands Airport. It flies no passenger services and carries cargo only. The company was founded in 2022, made its first flight in July 2023, and operates three Boeing 747-400F and two Boeing 777F freighters. It is the core operating airline of AIR ONE International Holdings.
One Air is approved by the CAAC and currently serves these Chinese airports:Jinan(TNA, the first route),Hangzhou(HGH),Ezhou(EHU, with SF Airlines),Hong Kong(HKG, scheduled). Jinan and Hangzhou are in east China, Ezhou is the first cargo-focused airport in central China, and Hong Kong is the south China international hub. If your cargo is elsewhere in China, Goodhope Freight can move it domestically to one of these gateways first.
Nonstop One Air flights from China to the UK take about10 to 12 hours(Jinan or Hangzhou to East Midlands). Adding consolidation and export declaration before departure and customs clearance and distribution on arrival, the door-to-door transit time is usually5 to 8 working daysdepending on origin city, destination city and clearance speed. Scheduled services give a more stable and predictable transit time.
One Air freighters carry a wide range of cargo. Published industry coverage includes:Outsize and overweight equipment(industrial machinery, vehicle parts, aerospace components, thanks to the nose door on the B747),E-commerce parcels,clothing and textiles,,electronics,,household goods,,Auto parts,humanitarian suppliesand more. One Air is also qualified forDangerous goods,Live animalsandperishablesand carries up to 116 tonnes per aircraft on the B747-400F, which suits heavy bulk exports.
The IATA airline code for One Air isHEFlight numbers take the form HE plus a number, for example HE801. The exact air waybill prefix can be obtained from One Air or from Goodhope Freight. If you book through us, we send the waybill number and tracking details after departure.
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