Antonov Airlines ferries 67 tonnes sensitive cargo

Ukrainian Antonov Airlines, in cooperation with Air Charter Service, provided an urgent air cargo transport solution to move oversized solar turbine from San Bernandino, USA to Avalon, Australia on board an AN-124-100 aircraft. The cargo journey took four days, said an official release. “The total weight of the cargo was 67 tonnes including additional equipment and solar turbine weighting 35.5 tonnes, 11.33 metre length and 3.63 metre height. The size of the cargo determined the AN-124-100 aircraft type is the only option for transporting the unit by air. For loading and unloading the turbine on the stand ,the special ramp system for tall cargoes was used, designed by in-house Antonov`s engineers as well as onboard winch. The external cranes for cargoes up to 100 tonnes were provided by Air Charter Service at both airports.” After successful delivery to the Avalon airport, Air Charter Service took care of transporting the cargo to Winchelsea, Victoria where the solar turbine and additional equipment will be used at the gas compressor expansion plant, the release added. “One of the airports on the route was extremely loaded to provide us a technical stop, therefore we had to find another one urgently,” says Olha Danylova, Commercial Executive, Antonov Airlines. “Taking into consideration the strict deadline on arriving at the destination, both teams showed flexibility and rapidly arranged the alternative route. Thanks to well-coordinated work, we completed the project in time.” Jack Emanuel, Cargo Team Leader, Air Charter Service adds: “We are delighted to work with Antonov Airlines on this crucial project for the energy sector as the global experts for heavy lift cargo transporting. It was a pleasure to work with Antonov`s team, their expertise and professionalism ensured the on-time delivery and a satisfied client.”