2024-03-01 20:29:19 Source: Civil Aviation Resources Network
News from Civil Aviation Resources Network on March 1, 2024: At 13:48 on March 1, the giant pandas "Bingxing" and "Huazui" and their three cubs "Zhu Lina" boarded a flight from Madrid, Spain. "Jiujiu" and "Youyou" took flight CA3102 and landed smoothly at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and returned home smoothly. Air China Cargo also relied on its professional transportation support capabilities to successfully complete this special support task.
As envoys of friendship between China and Spain, giant pandas have witnessed the continuous growth of China-Spain relations and are the epitome of friendship between China and Spain and China and Europe. In order to successfully complete this panda transportation support task, Air China Cargo immediately established a special working group after receiving the mission information to strengthen communication and linkage between various business units, and actively maintained communication with airports, ground agents and other support units; combined with customers Based on the transportation needs, cross-border customs clearance procedures and the living habits of giant pandas, we have formulated professional transportation support plans and various emergency plans, and implemented dedicated personnel at each operation link to provide guarantees based on actual procedures, laying a solid foundation for smooth transportation.
As early as a month ago, the Madrid Sales Department started various preparations. After consultation and communication with the Madrid Zoo, transportation agents, warehouse agents, and Madrid Airport, a complete entire process was formulated to ensure transportation. Compliance and security. On the day of transportation, the sales department also arranged full-time personnel to monitor the entire process from the time the animals were transported to the zoo to the time the pandas boarded the plane, and the transportation task was successfully completed.
In order to ensure the safety and stability of the air flight, the Air China Cargo Flight Department specially selected experienced key pilots to fly this mission, and made arrangements at the pre-flight preparation meeting based on factors such as cargo hold temperature and route weather to avoid mid-air turbulence as much as possible. area, use professional escorts to ensure a smooth journey.
The Southwest Region communicated with Chengdu Border Inspection and Customs in advance, and replaced the inspection method of dragging to a designated location through boarding inspection by customs personnel, shortening the inspection and release time, and assisting in the entry work of escorts. When the flight landed, personnel and equipment in all aspects of Chengdu Cargo Terminal such as unloading and hauling were already ready, and it took only 45 minutes to complete all operational support work from door opening to cargo delivery.
Considering that giant pandas may not adapt to the warehousing environment and boarding environment, each unit adopts the principles of "light", "slow" and "steady" whether in security inspection, hauling, or loading and unloading to prevent giant pandas from being disturbed by the outside world. And be frightened.
From the ground to the air, from overseas to domestically, all Air China Cargo units actively collaborated and collaborated efficiently, using practical actions to create a VIP-level homecoming trip for the five giant pandas, fulfilling the responsibilities and responsibilities of a flag-carrying cargo airline. (Zhou Wenhao, Zhang Haoye, Feng Pan, Yang Qing/text)
