Giant Russian transport plane delivers cargo for ExxonMobil

The Russian cargo plane
The Russian cargo plane

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.

(CJIA photo)