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May 28, 2009 (newstodate): Privately-owned Russian carrier Polet has appointed Unitpool to supply and manage their ULD requirements as time draws near for delivery later this year of the carrier's three new IL-96-400T freighters.
The new aircraft, originally manufactured for Aeroflot-Cargo, can accommodate up to 34 PMC pallets in a 25 upper deck and 9 lower deck configuration.
Polet is also to receive a further batch of three IL-96-400T aircraft.
The carrier currently operates a fleet of 16 aircraft, including six Antonov An-124-100 heavy freighters.
The new aircraft, originally manufactured for Aeroflot-Cargo, can accommodate up to 34 PMC pallets in a 25 upper deck and 9 lower deck configuration.
Polet is also to receive a further batch of three IL-96-400T aircraft.
The carrier currently operates a fleet of 16 aircraft, including six Antonov An-124-100 heavy freighters.