Giant An-225 joins Japan relief effort
The giant Antonov An-225 – the world’s largest freighter aircraft – has joined the international effort to provide relief supplies to Japan in the wake of the country’s recent earthquake and tsunami. The Paris office of charter broker Air Partner chartered the aircraft to carry 145 tonnes of urgent blankets, food, water, medicines and respirators from Chateauroux in France to Tokyo Narita Airport, as part of France’s relief effort for Japan. The flight was organised by Antonov Airlines. Says Antonov Airlines’ Commercial Director Valery Kulbaka: “Through our business, Antonov has longstanding relationships with Japan. We share everyone’s concerns for the wellbeing of those affected by these events. The An-225 will play its part in the relief effort.” Quelle: Antonov Airlines |
