Ancra upgrades Western Global pallet handling

Florida-based all-cargo carrier Western Global Airlines has expanded the pallet capability of its MD-11 freighters with new equipment from on-board loading specialist Ancra International.
Five aircraft will be upgraded in 2017 with more to follow in 2018.
The systems allow transport of up to 20 88" x 125" or: 96" x 125" ULDs, plus twelve 62" x 88" ULDs; 26 88" x 125" ULDs; 26 96" x 125" ULDs; or 35 88" x 108" military pallets. 

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