Antarctic Air Cargo is the major cargo airline in USA. The company began in 1991.
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Name | Antarctic Air Cargo |
Native name | |
IATA code | {{{iata}}} |
ICAO code | {{{icao}}} |
Callsign | FREIGHT |
Founded | 1991 |
Commenced operations | December 1991 |
Ceased operations | N/A |
Hubs | South Pole City Metropolitan International Airport |
Secondary hubs | Club Penguin City International |
Focus cities | All of Antarctica |
Frequent flyer program | N/A |
Airline lounge | N/A |
Airline alliance | N/A |
Subsidiaries | |
Fleet | 44 |
Destinations | All of Antarctica |
Company slogan | First Freight Airline of Antarctica |
Parent company | Antarctic Freight and Postage Inc. |
Headquarters | 12009 Calendar Parkway, South Pole City, Eastshield |
Website | aac.co.cp |
History[]
In 1991, many penguins were using old, outdated ships, to haul freight across the country, which had delays, and took days, but a penguin, came up with an idea to create the Antarctic's first cargo airline. Using retired aircraft from many other airlines, the airline made many freight deliveries to cities, which then used incorporated fields, known as Grassruns, The hub of the airline was proposed to be at Highlaw Island, But, due to some takeoff overruns at the airport with the bigger aircraft, the company moved to another area, into South Pole City, the airline made a small hub at the airstrip in South Pole City, before the small airstrip was closed in 2007. The hub was moved to another airport, South Pole City-Metropolitan International Airport. The airline operated a large base at the airport, making it the second largest carrier at the airport.
Fleet[]
Current Fleet[]
- McDonnell Douzas DC-10F (18)
- Snowing 777-200F (10)
- Snowing 747-400F (8)
- Airhail A310-300F(8)
Future Fleet[]
The airline has expressed interest in the Snowing 767-300F, and announced it may order 15 of the aircraft in 2011 at a press conference in Gemini on December 12, 2009.The airline also expressed interest in the Snowing 747-8F, and provide ultra-long range services to more destinations. The airline also announced it may order the Snowing 787-8F sometime in the near future.
Retired Fleet[]
- Snowing 747-200F (7)
- Snowing 747-SPF (8)
- Snowing 727-200F (11)
Staff[]
- Aircraft Maintenance Chief :
- Hangar Managers: 24
- Cargo Maintenance Chief:
- Other: 287
Pilots[]
- Pilot Trainer:
- ~350 Pilots
CEOs[]
- 1991-1995: Andrew Cargew
- 1995-2005: Bobeh Tarctic
- 2006-: Thomas Tarctic
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Destinations[]
Their official headquarters is near the airport South Pole City International Airport, at 12009 Calendar Parkway. There is also a hub on [Club Penguin Island]]. The airline pretty much goes around the continent delivering anything from bulk stuff to mail around Antarctica.
Livery[]
Tail Livery[]
The livery on the tail is painted red, orange and yellow in horizontal way. The bright combo of colours makes it visible during blizzards.
Fuselage Livery[]
The livery on the fuselage is a long orange line with red on the top and yellow on the bottom. The words "ANTARCTIC SEA CARGO" can be seen on the area under the cockpit.The spaces above and below the line is plain white.