Dmitry Grishin has handed over the reins at CargoLogicAir to the new chief executive officer (CEO), David Kerr who joins from Etihad Cargo.

Kerr joined CargoLogicAir having left his role as senior vice president for Etihad Cargo at the end of 2017, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the airline sector with him gained from senior roles at companies in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

The new CEO’s key responsibilities will focus on the future development of CargoLogicAir through further fleet expansion and network development, as well as strengthening the airline’s reputation for quality of service.

Grishin was instrumental in the establishment and launch of CargoLogicAir as well as the initial network development.

CargoLogicAir is the only British cargo airline operating flights from the UK, connecting customers with important markets around the world including Frankfurt, Mexico City, Atlanta, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong and Tel Aviv.

Its fleet consists of three Boeing 747 Freighters including 747-8Fs.