20 November, 2018:Volga-Dnepr Airlines, a leader in the transportation of project cargo and heavyweight and outsize cargoes, has delivered two GE-90 aero engines and accompanying aerospace equipment for GECAS.
The payload onboard Volga-Dnepr’s An-124-100 freighter flight from Dallas, Texas, to London consisted of two GE-90 engines as well as two propulsors and fan cases and other equipment weighing a total of 64 tons. The GE-90’s dimensions of 750x380x380 cm and weight of 12,000 kg in its transportation stand means it can only be transported using an An-124-100 aircraft.
All eight cargo positions, including engines, props, container and fan cases, were carefully loaded using the An-124-100’s internal cranes through the rear door of the aircraft. The legendary An-124-100 is a unique ramp loading cargo plane, which is capable of both rear and nose door loading and is self-sufficient in all airports worldwide owing to its onboard loading equipment.
“We are delighted to have GECAS among our customers, extending our long-term and reliable partnership with General Electric. It is an honour to support both companies with our expertise and experience and to find the most cost-efficient logistics solutions for their needs. Our active and dynamic team of cargo professionals was able to organise this charter taking into consideration all requirements and guaranteeing a high-quality logistics service,” stated Russell Means, GE Global Key Account Manager at Volga-Dnepr.