World's largest cargo plane leaves Northern Ireland and is on its way to India with lifesaving Covid-19 equipment
The world’s largest cargo plane has left Belfast flying three 18-tonne oxygen generators and 1,000 ventilators as part of the UK’s latest response to India’s COVID-19 crisis.
Staff at Belfast International Airport worked through the night to load 60 tonnes of life-saving kit, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, aboard the massive Antonov 124 aircraft.
1. World's largest cargo plane leaves Belfast for India
Each of the three oxygen generation units – housed in 40ft freight containers – are able to produce 500 litres of oxygen per minute
2. World's largest cargo plane leaves Belfast for India
Health Minister, Robin Swann, answers questions from the media.
3. World's largest cargo plane leaves Belfast for India
Staff worked through the night to load 60 tonnes of life-saving kit, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, aboard the Antonov 124 aircraft.
4. World's largest cargo plane leaves Belfast for India
In 2019, there were 26 An-124s in commercial service.