ACU Feb-19 3rd Draft

GLOBAL NEWS
Volga-Dnepr
transports 6 satellites for OneWeb
Pegasus Airlines
signs up WCS to
sell its cargo capacity
LONDON: Volga-Dnepr Airlines,
the leader in airfreight solutions for
oversized and super heavy shipments,
has successfully completed the first
delivery of satellites for the OneWeb
constellation project.
In cooperation with Volga-Dnepr's
partner, Bolloré Logistics, one of the
airline's An-124-100 freighters
delivered six satellites from their
manufacturing facility in Toulouse,
France, to Cayenne in French Guiana.
The satellites were transported in two
special containers, with an overall
payload of approximately 30 tons.
Vo l g a - D n e p r ' s s p e c i a l i s t s
organized the most effective
transportation with a direct charter
flight ensuring a timely delivery as
well as ensuring all six satellites were
shipped with the upmost care to
South America.
On arrival in French Guiana,
OneWeb's sophisticated equipment
was delivered to its final point of
destination in Kourou, with the first
satellite launch scheduled for the
middle of February. The satellites will
operate in near-polar, 1,200km LEO
orbit.
“As an air cargo operator, we
understand all too well how
important stable internet access is,
with customers relying on real-time
cargo shipment data, airline
specialists communicating through
internet systems to guarantee costeffective
and timely deliveries, and
innovative technologies being
facilitated through the development
of internet solutions. We are,
therefore, especially honored to be
part of the OneWeb constellation
project, which will enhance the quality
of life for customers globally,” stated
Axel Kaldschmidt, Global Director
Aerospace of Volga-Dnepr Group.
Volga-Dnepr Airlines has been
operating its unique fleet of An-124-
100 and Il-76TD-90VD freighters for
more than 29 years, providing
dedicated airlift for project shipments
for various industries, including the
aerospace, oil & gas, energy,
automotive and humanitarian
sectors, and others. In 2018, the
company performed more than 55
flights carrying satellites and related
equipment, contributing to the
development of the space industry.
ISTANBUL: Pegasus Airlines
has signed up a Total Cargo
Management service
agreement with World Cargo
Solutions DMCC to
exclusively market its full
cargo capacity on a
worldwide basis effective this
year.
On its website, the Turkeybased
Pegasus Airlines said
WCS, which was formed in
2015 by highly motivated
professionals from the air
cargo industry, has the
capabilities and experience to
effectively market the
carrier's belly hold cargo
capacity.
Pegasus said WCS
“possesses a long-term work
experience in Total Cargo
Management services and is
considered the original
creators of the genuine TCM
concept.”
“Pegasus Airlines, we will
be able to tap into new
markets and to explore new
horizons of cargo business
opportunities with this new
partnership. We hope that
our cooperation with World
Cargo Solutions DMCC will be
beneficial for both sides,” the
company said.