Aviation News Item: 00712

29th May 2009

Source: ubmaviationnews.com

Polet Airlines is to start scheduled cargo services using the newly launched IL-96-400T freighter. This new aircraft, which is said to burn 25-30 per cent less fuel than the 747-200F, can accommodate up to 34 PMC pallets in a 25 upper-deck and nine lower-deck configuration. Polet have appointed Unitpool to supply and manage their ULD requirements. This enables Polet to be flexible regarding when and where they operate the three new aircraft being delivered in 2009.

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