Antonov Airlines, Air Partner unite to ferry time-critical shipment

To enable global oil industry operations, stay uninterrupted, Antonov Airlines and Air Partner have transported time-critical shipment – a valve for an oil refinery from Roma Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the Middle East following an urgent request. Weighing over 20 tonnes and measuring over three metres in height, transporting the oversized equipment required specialist planning. Antonov Airlines’ AN-124-100 was used to carry the item. An external cargo ramp, manufactured by Antonov in-house engineers, and crane for loading were also required due to the size of the valve. Additionally, the valve had to be accommodated via an extra metal frame and super strong shackles for lashing.
Due to the time-sensitive nature of the shipment, Air Partner and Antonov were required to work intensively, alongside Gruber Logistics Italy and Alha Group, to ensure it was delivered on time to the client.