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CHARTER

AIR CHARTER SERVICE

HAS THE EDGE

n the battle against the corona virus in-

Iternati onal Air Charter Service said that

its offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong
Kong have proved invaluable in helping to

arrange hundreds of necessary flights.
The company booked to carry more
than 20,000 tonnes of personal protective

equipment around the world to over 60

different countries.

Justin Lancaster, ACS group commercial
director said, “We have been booking air-

craft carrying protective equipment around

the world since the first week of February,

initially flying into China and other parts of

Asia but, due the spread of the virus, we
have now flown aid to all parts of the globe

- more than 60 countries.
“Whilst the cargoes have been a variety

of personal protective equipment, 20,000 volved in this incredible effort, and having unprecedented pressure and demand.

tonnes would be equivalent to almost five our Asian offices in Beijing, Shanghai and “Much of our regular work disappeared

billion face masks! Hong Kong, where almost all of the cargo overnight, but a re-footing of the busi-

“We’ve used all types of aircraft including is now originating, has ensured smooth ness means that these charters are going

the huge Antonov AN-225, AN-124s, Boeing operations at the airports and enabled us someway to replacing some of the charters
B747s and Boeing B777s. Due to passenger to be up to speed with the latest airport we would usually be doing, as well as

aircraft not flying on their usual routes at situations and requirements. Being able some project charters that have had to be

the moment, we have been able to source to deal with local agents, local shippers cancelled.

carriers willing to fill them up with cargo and local airports all in the local lan- “Now is one of those times where our

packed securely onto the seats and in the guage and with local currency has meant industry really can make a difference and

belly hold space. our charters have run as smoothly as is we feel like we are truly playing our part in
“Every one of our 27 offices has been in- possible through airports dealing with helping the world fight this pandemic.” Q

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