AFKLMP transports oversized aircraft wings

AFKLMP transports oversized aircraft wings

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo recently completed a successful charter flight, showcasing its expertise in handling oversized and critical cargo. The operation involved transporting large aircraft wings from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP).

The wings, with a combined length of 33.5 meters and a volume of 235 cubic meters, were carefully loaded onto the main deck for secure transport.

READ: Magma Aviation signs freighter handling contract with WFS in Liege

This specialised shipment was handled in collaboration with JTM GROUP, who entrusted Air France KLM Martinair Cargo with this valuable and sensitive cargo. The complexity of the operation required precise planning and execution, and the team at Air France KLM Martinair Cargo displayed exceptional skill throughout the process.

AFKLMP transports oversized aircraft wings
AFKLMP transports oversized aircraft wings / LinkedIn

The operation was recently shared on the company’s LinkedIn page, where images from the flight were posted, showcasing the impressive logistics involved in the project.

“We recently operated a successful charter flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Viracopos International Airport (VCP). The shipment included critical large aircraft wings with a combined length of 33.5 metres and a volume of 235 m³, all fully loaded on the main deck,” said in a LinkedIn post.

AFKLMP transports oversized aircraft wings / LinkedIn
AFKLMP transports oversized aircraft wings / LinkedIn

 

Picture of Anastasiya Simsek

Anastasiya Simsek

Anastasiya Simsek started her journalism career in 2016 at Ukrainian TV-Channels: 24 Channel and 1+1 Media. Having worked across a number of different sectors, including news, medicine and lifestyle, she joined the Air Cargo Week editorial team in 2024. To share your news and exclusive insights, contact Anastasiya.Simsek@AirCargoWeek.com

Newsletter

Stay informed. Stay ahead. To get the latest air cargo news and industry trends delivered directly to your inbox, sign up now!

related articles

Budapest Airport eyes future as European air cargo hub

Gebrüder Weiss expands logistics centre in Tbilisi

FedEx unveils new import tool