Summary The executive of One Air, a UK-based cargo airline, has outlined the negative impact of Brexit on the carrier's business. The airline was the only UK-based airline to operate Boeing 747 aircraft. Brexit has forced the carrier to outsource its maintenance to outside the UK, including in Germany and the United States.
A United Kingdom-based cargo airline, One Air, which has several Boeing 747 cargo aircraft in its fleet, has outlined that the country’s excessive regulations have forced the carrier to look for alternative ways to license its personnel and maintain its fleet. Brexit’s impact on aviation Speaking to The Guardian , Chris Hope, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Hope Air, stated that the previous UK government, headed by the Conservative Party, failed to assess the impact of Brexit on aviation. As a result, pilots have been forced to get licensed in the European Union (EU) for identical qualifications, which has come at a substantial cost, according to Hope.
The CEO also pointed out that engineers’ licenses have become worthless outside of the UK, with the executive noting that there was a lack of mutual recognition for pilots and engineers between the EU and the UK. The fact that One Air is the only UK-based operator with Boeing 747s has exacerbated the airline’s issues since there are no remaining 747 maintenance facilities in the country. Another UK-based cargo carrier, Magma Aviation , has three cargo Boeing 747 aircraft.
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