Today, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) welcomed the colossal Antonov AN-124 Russian aircraft.
Chartered by ExxonMobil, this behemoth of the skies arrived carrying specialized equipment essential for the company’s oil exploration and drilling operations, a release from CJIA said.
Renowned as one of the largest cargo planes globally, the AN-124’s visit underscores Guyana’s growing importance in the global energy sector, the release said.
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