“Heavy mission“: Mega freighter Antonov 124 called Linz on behalf of Panalpina
60 tonnes heavy component was flown from the blue danube airport linz to Dammam in Saudi Arabia on 9 August
The transport and logistics provider Panalpina Austria demonstrated its capabilities in solving sophisticated projects last week-end. On behalf of the customer Thyssen, an Antonov 124, the largest serial-built cargo aircraft, carried a 60 tonnes heavy component from the blue danube airport linz via Ankara (Turkey) to Dammam in Saudi Arabia.
Being a leading international forwarder, Panalpina is moving several thousand tonnes of airfreight every year. This with the objective of meeting or exceeding the customers’ requirements regarding service quality, handling processes and keeping the delivery times. If required – as last week-end – also very heavy, large and oversized goods are handled via the controlled airfreight network.
Antonov 124 facts and figures
• maximum load capacity: 150 tonnes
• width: 73.30 metres
• length: 69.10 metres
• height: 20,78 metres
• maximum reach: 16.000 kilometres
• maximum take off-weight: 405 tonnes
• loading: front and rear
• special features: Cargo hold has two cranes Nose gear and two of the rear tyre pairs can be lowered hydraulically
Source: oevz.com