Ukraine-owned Antonov Airlines and broker Air Charter Service have delivered an urgently required piece of gold mining equipment and accompanying cargo from Istanbul, Turkey to Calgary, Canada.
The piece was transported on a special frame and loaded into the AN-124-100 through the rear door using onboard cranes.
However, commented Olha Danylova, commercial executive, Antonov Airlines, “What began as a routine AN-124-100 flight quickly presented unexpected technical challenges. The cargo’s attachment points did not comply with the aircraft’s lashing standards, and no immediate solution was available. Through close coordination with the manufacturer’s engineers and the determination of our team, the cargo was ultimately secured to meet all safety and operational requirements.”
