Antonov AN-124. Photo: Oleh Yatskiv/Shutterstock
Global Feeder Services has become the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Antonov Company in the US as part of a new strategic partnership.
Ukrainian carrier Antonov Airlines, now based in Leipzig, Germany due to the Ukraine-Russia war, is known for its fleet of heavylift cargo aircraft. The airline’s fleet includes the AN-124, currently the world’s largest cargo plane.
The partnership will enable Global Feeder Services, a provider of global logistics solutions specialising in air cargo, supply chain management, and customised transportation services, to offer a broader range of logistics solutions to businesses needing to transport oversized, sensitive, or high-value goods.
Arthur Ilyayev, chief executive of Global Feeder Services, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with Antonov Company, a leader in the aerospace industry and oversized cargo air transportation. As the new GSA for Antonov Logistics Salis GmbH and Antonov Company in the U.S., we are excited to bring Antonov Airlines’ exceptional services to new markets and support their ongoing efforts to push the boundaries of aviation technology. Together, we are poised to revolutionize air cargo logistics, offering unparalleled service to our customers.”
Viktor Avdieiev, a managing director of Antonov Logistics Salis, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Global Feeder Services. Their extensive industry experience, robust logistics network, and strong customer relationships make them an ideal partner to represent Antonov Company in the US. This partnership will ensure our services reach new heights in the US market, meeting the growing demand for specialized cargo transport solutions.”
Germany-based Antonov Logistics Salis, a wholly owned subsidiary of Antonov Company, serves as a partner to the NATO Supply and Procurement Agency under the Strategic Airlift International Solutions (SALIS) project.
Headquartered in Florida, Global Feeder Services is the exclusive GSA of Azerbaijani cargo airline Silkway West Airlines.
