The number of people killed in the earthquake which hit the island of Java on Saturday is estimated to be over 6000, Indonesian authorities say. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the disaster, meaning there is an urgent need to provide food, shelter and medical supplies to the region.Charters arranged on AN-12 aircraft by Air Charter Service were among the first to reach the earthquake struck region of Java.
Air Charter Service was contacted by the Spanish Government who pledged support as soon as news of the disaster broke. They confirmed an initial charter on an Antonov-12 aircraft to fly from Madrid (TOJ) to Yogyakarta (JOG), carrying almost 12 tonnes of blankets, tarpaulin, tents and medical supplies. The load filled every available space of the AN-12’s 90 cbm capacity.
A second AN-12 charter promptly followed the first, delivering aid to Yogyakarta (JOG) and Solo City (SOC). The aid was received by a specialist Spanish medical team who have been deployed to the region to assist with the relief effort.
For more information on relief charters please see http://www.aircharter.co.uk/relief_flights.htm
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May God Bless to those from my neighbour country suffering from the aftermath of earthquake.
The aviation industry is doing its very best job to bring in supplies from all over the world.
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