8 May 2020: The Worldwide Flight Services has been at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic by helping to move the PPE shipments to front-line doctors and nurses as quickly as possible.
They have already handled about 350 tonnes of medical cargo on board 15 flights in a combination of both freighter charters and cargo-only passenger flights. Additional 200 tonnes of PPE equipment is expected in the next two weeks.
WFS’ cargo handling specialists in Copenhagen have processed medical supplies carried by a wide range of aircraft types like Antonov-124, Boeing 777 and 747 freighters as well as Boeing 767 and 777 and Airbus A350 passenger aircraft.
Jimi Daniel Hansen, General Manager of WFS, Copenhagen said, “We are ready to provide all of the support necessary to ensure the cargo on these special flights reaches medical professionals in Denmark quickly and supports their outstanding work helping patients recovering from the coronavirus. We are especially proud to be helping the fantastic Maersk Bridge operation and will continue to meet any more special requests for additional cargo services.“
Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Star Air are actively involved in the cargo imports from China. Many of these flights are a part of Maersk Bridge operation initiated and coordinated by A.P. Moller Holding with support from A.P. Moller, Maersk sourcing the PPE in China, and Damco transporting it to Rigshospitalet in Denmark.
The air bridge and supply chain operation has been securing delivery of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to health care workers in Denmark and thereby reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in Danish hospitals. Region H, the capital of Denmark, is responsible for the selection of materials, review of supplier certificates and quality control.
