What is the world’s least known air freight airline operating a fleet of more than 20 cargo aircraft? The answer is probably Leipzig-Halle-based AeroLogic. The cargo carrier is a joint venture of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo (each owns 50%). Unlike other cargo companies, Aerologic does not have its own sales department as DHL and Lufthansa Cargo fill its fleet’s main decks with their own shipments.In addition to the appointment of Niedermeyer to Aerologic, the Lufthansa Group announced further personnel decisions last week.
AeroLogic does not need any publicity or headlines to improve its market position. Its owners take care of the freight volumes, filling the jetliner’s main decks, and AeroLogic’s pilots fly the shipments on routes pre-defined by DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo.
Two directors but no sales manager
A straightforward business model and evidently a very successful one as seen by the constantly growing number of B777F. Aerologic’s fleet currently comprises of 22 Triple-Seven freighters; six of which serve the Lufthansa Cargo network, while the other 16 operate predominantly on behalf of the Leipzig-based Deutsche Post subsidiary.
The dual ownership is also reflected in the composition of the management team, which is made up of two Managing Directors: Former pilot, Josef Moser (DHL) has been a member of the management team since 2007, while Lufthansa executive, Markus Niedermeyer joined the carrier on 01JAN25.
Impressive success story
Before moving to Leipzig, Markus headed the Air Mail Center Frankfurt from 2018 until mid-2024, when Lufthansa Cargo sold its 40% stake to Deutsche Post-DHL. At AeroLogic, Niedermeyer will be responsible for Finance, Human Resources, IT and Administration – a position he has held on an interim basis since he exited the Air Mail Center.
Frank Bauer, CFO of Lufthansa Cargo, commented the personnel decision: “Marcus Niedermeyer’s extensive expertise and commitment will undoubtedly help to drive the company forward and strengthen AeroLogic’s position in the market. As we look back on nearly 18 years of our joint venture, we are extremely proud of our shared accomplishments: safe, reliable and highly efficient flight operations and steady fleet growth for both partners.” Travis Cobb, EVP Global Network Operations and Aviation at DHL Express, added to this: “Aerologic is of great strategic importance to DHL Express. With Marcus Niedermeyer, we welcome back an experienced and accomplished expert to the ranks of Aerologic.”
ITA joins Lufthansa, gets new management
1400 km further south of Leipzig, in Italy’s capital, Rome, another personnel decision was announced by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), last week: The authority confirmed the appointments of Joerg Eberhart and Lorenza Maggio to the Board of Directors of ITA Airways. Eberhart (54), a long-term resident in Italy, has been responsible for the strategic development of the Lufthansa Group since 2021, and headed the Italian Lufthansa feeder airline, Air Dolomiti.
Maggio (47) has been Vice President Sales Europe/Middle East/Africa at Lufthansa Group Airlines since JAN24, and is responsible for sales activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She previously headed the brand and customer strategy of Eurowings, and held various management positions within the Lufthansa Group.
In addition to the aforementioned executives, the Supervisory Board of ITA also includes Antonella Ballone, Sandro Pappalardo (President) and Efrem Angelo Valeriani.
