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Avianca landed on China for the second time in its history with the aim of transferring 28 tons of load general and medical supplies to Colombia.
In their 100 years, This is the second time the airline has landed in China, after the Olympic Games 1956 a DC-4 plane made a stopover in the Asian country on the way to Sydney.
The flight departed from Bogotá, and made stops in Los Angeles and Tokyo before landing in Shanghai, where he arrived 29 April and will return to Colombia on Saturday 2 of May. It is estimated that this operation will be carried out on a regular basis, flying three times a week., with departures from Bogotá on Sundays, Tuesday and Thursday, and returns from Shanghai on Wednesdays, friday and sunday.
About, Juan Esteban Kappaz, Director of Flight Operations Avianca Holdings, Indian: “Our wings remain open to carry out these special operations. The flight between Colombia and China not only marks a milestone in our history, but it also makes all of us who are part of the Avianca family feel very proud.”.
“It is the first time that the company makes a cargo flight to China and we will continue to operate this route to bring medical supplies and protective equipment from China., among other products that will undoubtedly be very useful in Latin America in this difficult situation. At Avianca we will continue to do everything within our power to have technical and human resources, to help keep the supply chain and global economy active.” stated Kurt Schosinsky General Director of Avianca Cargo.
In addition to this operation, To date we have made 60 special flights mobilizing more than 3.850 people and transported more than 50.800 tons on cargo flights between different cities in Europe and Latin America.
In the operation of this flight, which was carried out full of cargo and with its chairs empty, All biosafety and protection protocols for personnel on board and on land were complied with.. The company established measures to minimize physical contact, provided cleaning kits and protective elements to staff, delivered antibacterial gel, gloves and digital thermometers, alcohol and towels for cleaning accessories before and during the flight, additional to aircraft and office disinfection processes.
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