ProAir responds at the double to save mine from stoppage

ProAir decided on a two aircraft strategy to save a copper mine in Sambia, South Africa, from having to suffer a stoppage.

"We received an enquiry for approximately 50,000 kg of building material. The freight had to arrive on site within four days to avoid a stoppage," ProAir says.

"After scrutinising the facts it became apparent that a combination of two different aircraft was the perfect solution to carry the freight to destination in the fastest possible way.

"An Antonov 12 and a DC-8 were chartered. Both aircraft landed at the destination less than three days after the order was placed."