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Earthquake in Pakistan: NATO's air-bridge second stage has started

Islamabad, Pakistan - 69 airplanes have taken off as far

NATO’s aircraft have completed the delivery of 860 tonnes of humanitarian relief from UNHCR in Pakistan. To carry out the airlift started last October 19 (see for details AVIONEWS), have been employed 68 fligths from NATO members: Italy, Turkey, France, United Kingdom, United States, Denmark and Greece. NATO and UNHCR have already started the air-bridge second phase which is expected to bring over 8...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 130707
Rome, Italy, 11/10/2005 12:31
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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