The new 747-400 dedicated freighter service further illustrates how DFW has become the pre-eminent mid-continent cargo center to Asia. DFW's international cargo has grown more than 15 percent in 2000 alone, and service to Asia has grown 240 percent over the past five years. With the new service, DFW has 21 cargo flights a week to Asia, and the number continues to increase.

DFW is proud to have attracted such a prestigious air carrier to the Airport. Singapore Airlines has been consistently recognized as one of the top airlines in the world in both cargo and passenger service. The airline ranked third in the world in freight tonne kilometers in 2000.

The new Singapore service is a result of DFW's continued efforts to bring new cargo service to the Airport for the benefit of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. International cargo flights directly and indirectly generate revenues from items such as fuel expenditures, landing fees, crew expenses, ground transportation, freight forwarding, and warehousing services. These expenditures benefit the entire Metroplex and are the cornerstone of economic development for the region.

Before the new service, DFW had 22 international cargo flights per week, serving four countries and generating some $34 million in economic impact annually. The new service by Singapore Airlines Cargo is expected to generate an additional $10.0 million to the local economy.

DFW celebrated the inaugural service on October 31 with a “Shower of Affection.” Representatives from DFW Airport and Singapore Airlines Cargo welcomed the 747-400 Mega Ark aircraft as it arrived for the first time at DFW’s International Air Cargo Center. Please click here to view the “Shower of Affection.”

DFW is pleased with the addition of Singapore Airlines to its already impressive list of cargo air carriers, strengthening its Asian network and bringing increased economic impact to North Texas.