Air Charter Service Finalizes Complex 20-Flight Airlift of 65-Tonne Machinery
Air Charter Service (ACS) has successfully completed a massive logistics operation, transporting 65 tonnes of oil and gas machinery from Italy to Bangladesh. The project required a meticulously planned series of 20 separate flights over a three-week period. Two Antonov AN-12 aircraft were chartered for the mission due to the outsized and heavy nature of the cargo. Specialised loading equipment and close coordination between ACS teams in the UK and Germany were crucial for the operation's success. The airlift highlights the essential role of air charter in moving time-sensitive, heavy industrial equipment.
Official Source: https://aircargoweek.com/air-charter-service-completes-20-flight-operation-for-65-tonne-machinery-shipment/
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