1) ATQ Fall 2003 for pdf - Airlift/Tanker Association

Volga Dnepr – Unique Air Cargo, Inc.
Volga-Dnepr Airlines is the world’s leading commercial carrier of
outsized,oversized, and super heavy cargo. It operates the world’s
largest fleet of AN-124’s, possessing 10 stage 3 compliant AN-124
freighters, 3 IL-76TD’s, and 3 YAK 40’s passenger airplanes. Since its
founding in 1990, Volga has supported military operations from
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Middle East and North and South
America, as well as United Nations peacekeeping and relief operations.
Volga-Dnepr Airlines is very involved with commercial sales in
the United States supporting the satellite and missile industry and
the oil and gas exploration industry through clients such as Lockheed
Martin, The Boeing Company, and Loral. As the only airline certified
by the DoD to operate the AN-124, Volga-Dnepr has been very
involved in support of America’s Global War on Terror providing to
date nearly fifty sorties supporting the U.S. military moving everything
from Patriot missile batteries and helicopters, to the complete
equipment movement of the Turkish military Kabul, Afghanistan
in support of the International Stabilization Force for Afghanistan.
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has a proven track record of reliable and timely
delivery of cargo to all corners of the world.
Vought Aircraft Industries Inc.
Largest independent aerostructures subcontractor in U.S. Designs,
fabricates, assembles and installs systems for major complex aerostructures
for prime aircraft contractors. Product lines include fuselage,
empennage, nacelle, flight control surfaces, doors and wings
for both commercial and military aircraft. Provides in-house structures
and systems test labs, certification support, product support
and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for products. Offers
2 FAA-certified repair stations for nacelles and doors. Continuously
producing aircraft products since 1917.
World Airways, Inc.
World Airways is a worldwide charter airline specializing in both
passenger and cargo ACMI and full service charter operations. The
Company is the largest provider of passenger transportation for the
Air Mobility Command. World Airways has an enviable record of safety,
reliability and customer service spanning more than 55 years. The
Company currently has a mixed fleet of MD-11s and DC-10s in both
passenger and freighter configurations. World Airways prides itself in
providing customized transportation services for major international
passenger and cargo carriers, international leisure tour operators,
freight forwarders, professional and collegiate sports teams and the
United States military. Recognized for its modern aircraft, flexibility
and ability to provide superior service, World Airways meets the needs
of businesses and governments around the globe. For more information,
visit the Company’s website at www.worldair.com.
America’s areospace partners
provide the personnel, experience and
expertise necessary to help
protect freedom around the world.
From chartered passenger service
to shipping containers; information
processing to insurance products;
aircraft to space craft; sound systems to
warning systems; out-sized cargo shipping
to next day delivery; technical
support systems to training systems;
aircraft engines to
surveillance platforms; basic components
to advanced materials; off-the-shelf
technology to proprietary equipment –
the products and services provided
by the corporate members of the
Airlift/Tanker Association are helping
the world to be a safer place.
The officers and members of the
A/TA thank you all for your support
and look forward to your
continued commitment to the
Air Mobility community.
Wel-Fab, Inc., Collapsible Container Division
The Wel-Fab Inc. Collapsible Cargo and Liquid Storage containers
are lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum shipping crates with patented
hinge arrangements that fold into themselves when empty. The cargo
containers feature integral forklift runners, latch systems for stacking
and securing to an aircraft shipping pallet and rain tight storage.
The Liquid Storage containers feature an integral-skid baseframe that
holds a polyethylene liner bag suitable for potable water storage. Other
features of liquid container include non-corroding plastic valves,
fittings and lid latches. All containers can be ordered in a variety of
sizes and colors featuring internal shelf systems and access doors.
Your contributions in time, money
and continued excellence help keep us
ready to respond –
Any Time, Any Place, Anywhere.
Thank You All!
36 A/TQ •Airlift/Tanker Quarterly • Fall 2003