Polet’s IL-96 takes over the B747, first flight to Australia
Together with Air Charter Service, Polet Airlines has successfully completed the first charter flight of an IL-96 into Australia. The aircraft flew from Liege, Belgium into Adelaide, South Australia on 1st July. .
IL-96 wins over B747 due to the bigger cargo door. As the cargo had a huge diameter of 368 centimetres, and could not be tilted, it was too large for a B747, which meant that the IL-96 was the ideal aircraft for the job.
The cargo was a four and a half ton slewing ring for a blast furnace and, although the piece had been months in production, it was vital to get it to its destination as soon as it was finished. The flight itself went without a hitch and landed on schedule in Adelaide.
Polet is officially registered with
The International Air Cargo Association
and licensed to fly worldwide
Polet Cargo Airlines is a major aviation company that successfully operates a fleet of Antonov 124 aircraft, one of the largest cargo aircraft in the world today. Remaining an important player in the air cargo market for many years Polet Cargo Airlines has acquired valuable experience in the air transportation of extremely heavy and unique cargo, offering the highest standards in air transport services.
