AEROSPACE LEADERS
LAUNCH LOADING
ARSAT-2 SATELLITE WILL BRING IMPROVED TELECOMMUNICATIONS TO CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES ACROSS SOUTH AMERICA
Ruslan International, the An-124 joint venture between Antonov Airlines and Volga-Dnepr Airlines, is helping to bring an array of telecommunications services such as television, telephone and Internet access to consumers and businesses across South America after transporting the ARSAT-2 satellite from Bariloche in Argentina to its launch time in Cayenne, French Guiana on behalf of ARSAT, the Argentine Government satellite operator.
This latest delivery by Ruslan International follows its successful transportation of ARSAT-1 in 2014 when the airline was able to demonstrate its expertise in the secure and on-time delivery of high value and sensitive satellite technology.
The specific environmental conditions required during the construction and transportation of the satellite gave the load an extra layer of complexity. Weighing over 35,000kg, the cargo needed to be processed and handled as quickly and carefully as possible, with Guiana Space Centre having a strict schedule for delivery acceptance, preparation and launch. These stringent requirements meant that Ruslan
International’s An-124-100 aircraft was the only appropriate mode of transport.
In attendance for the load were a number of delegates from the government of Argentina. Also present were top management representatives from ARSAT and INVAP, the leading Argentine technology manufacturer commissioned to build both ARSAT-1 and ARSAT-2. The skill and professionalism of the Ruslan International team ensured that the project was completed flawlessly.
Peter Baldauf at Volga-Dnepr Unique Air Cargo, on behalf of Ruslan International, said: “Following the successful
transportation of ARSAT-1 last year, we were delighted to be able to work on this project once again with the ARSAT-2 lift. Loads such as these that have such a wide-ranging impact are a privilege to work on, and we are delighted that Ruslan International was able to play a role in its completion.”
Carlos DiPolito at ARSAT added: “The capability of Ruslan International’s An-124-100 aircraft speaks for itself, and the excellent work done by its operations team has ensured that this project was shipped successfully and on time to Kourou.”
‘Loads such as these that have such a wide-ranging impact are a privilege to work on, and we are delighted that Ruslan International was able to play a role in its completion.’
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