Flight CA1097, operated by a B747‑400F freighter of Air China Cargo Co., Ltd. (Air China Cargo), a subsidiary of Air China Limited, took off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 10:48 pm on July 5.
Laden with more than 80 metric tons of humanitarian disaster-relief supplies provided by the Chinese government, such as tents, blankets, emergency water purification vehicles and solar lanterns, the aircraft is bound for Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, to provide robust support for local livelihoods.
Flight CA1097, operated by a B747‑400F freighter of Air China Cargo, is parked on the tarmac at the Beijing Capital International Airport on July 5, ready to load Chinese humanitarian aid before its departure from Beijing to Venezuela. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
Upon receiving the task, Air China Cargo immediately coordinated with civil aviation authorities to accurately define the transport requirements, safeguard protocols, and operational standards for this government-chartered flight. It efficiently completed flight organization, pre-flight preparations, and cargo loading, providing a robust guarantee for the mission.
Ground service workers load humanitarian disaster-relief supplies provided by the Chinese government onto Flight CA1097. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
Air China Cargo deployed a six-member flight crew and an operational support team comprising highly experienced and technically proficient personnel. It also made arrangements for ground service workers to get on board so as to ensure both flight safety over the extended range and the smooth execution of overseas operations.
Ground service workers load humanitarian disaster-relief supplies provided by the Chinese government onto Flight CA1097. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]
As a backbone enterprise in the national air logistics sector, Air China Cargo remains steadfast in serving national strategies. Leveraging its extensive international air cargo network and professional operational expertise, it has repeatedly delivered high-quality logistical support for major assignments, including international humanitarian aid and emergency disaster-relief shipments.
Through its safe, efficient and reliable air logistics services, Air China Cargo has served as a great pillar for China’s critical transport missions.
(Executive editor: Zuo Shihan)
