Global aviation group, AIR ONE, has partnered with Dubai-based Proactive Logistic Solutions FZCO (PLS) to transport an industrial gas turbine to Kazakhstan from the UK’s East Midlands Airport.

The outsize shipment, measuring close to 3 metres in height and weighing more than 8,400kgs, was travelling to Aktau in southwestern Kazakhstan from Aberdeen on a Boeing 747-400F charter organised for PLS by AIR ONE, supporting one of the world's leading gas turbine maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist.

Petr Novozhenov, Managing Director of Proactive Logistic Solutions FZCO, praised the teamwork behind the seamless transportation project. He said: “Moving shipments like this requires the full support of everyone involved, a great deal of expertise, and strong communication. We chose AIR ONE because of our confidence in their ability and their team truly delivered, especially the flight loadmasters whose thorough preparation turned what could have been a difficult exercise into a smooth flight and on-time delivery.”

Upon arrival at Aktau International Airport, the final stage of the gas turbine’s journey to its destination in Kazakhstan was managed by PLS with the support of its local partner, Aviation & Forwarding Solutions (AFS).

Clair Gunn, AIR ONE’s Commercial Operations Director, said the delivery demonstrates the capabilities of the company’s cargo loading specialists and its fleet availability. She commented: "Our fleet of Boeing 777 and 747 freighters gives us a strong advantage for outsize shipments as well as considerable flexibility. Combining this with the knowledge and experience of AIR ONE’s in-house team of cargo transportation and loading experts means we can provide a fast response and reliable, secure deliveries of a wide range of out-of-gauge cargos, including those needing a nose-loading aircraft. This is an important and growing part of the aviation solutions we now offer.”