Air Transport Archives - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Aug 19

Site of blue-ice possible for ice core research

Ice Core Research and Climate Change Models

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, Antarctic Environment, Camp Services, General Interest, Overland Transport, Science, Services, Travel Safety & Guiding No Comments

Professors Chris Fogwill and Chris Turney are in the news again, with a new study that highlights the crucial role that Antarctic sea ice plays in controlling global CO² levels. ARC Linkage Research Project ALE has a long association with the duo, providing logistic and financial support for fieldwork focused…

Jan 04

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A small white jet with red and blue stripes, operated by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, is parked on a snowy, icy landscape in Antarctica, surrounded by mountains with patches of snow under a cloudy sky.

First Falcon 7X Jet Landing

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, Press Release, Updates From The Field No Comments

The southernmost landing of a private jet was achieved on December 28, 2017 when a Falcon 7X landed on the blue-ice runway of Union Glacier, Antarctica.

Aug 29

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A person stands near the rear landing gear of a large airplane on an icy surface in Antarctica, with snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky behind them. The image is taken from beneath the aircraft's wings, highlighting Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Blue-ice Airfields

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, Antarctic Environment, General Interest No Comments

ALE uses blue-ice airfields to land wheeled aircraft in Antarctica. These snow-free areas are a cornerstone of our operations. But what are blue-ice fields? How are they formed? And what makes them so special? What are blue-ice fields? How are they formed? Blue-ice fields are glacial areas that remain snow-free.…

Apr 13

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A large, four-engine cargo aircraft operated by Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions is parked on an icy, snow-covered runway in Antarctica under a partly cloudy sky.

10 Things to Know about the Ilyushin-76TD

By Leslie Wicks Air Transport, General Interest, Services No Comments

Did you know the IL-76 has two flight decks or that school bus can fit inside it? Learn more about this amazing aircraft and how it's used in Antarctica.

Nov 23

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A commercial airplane is parked on a snowy runway at the South Pole in Antarctica, with mountains beyond. A person in a reflective vest, part of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions, stands facing the aircraft, guiding or inspecting it.

Boeing 757 Lands at Union Glacier

By Leslie Wicks Air Transport, General Interest, Press Release No Comments

The first ever landing of a commercial Boeing 757 passenger airliner on a blue-ice runway in Antarctica occurred today at Union Glacier.

Feb 18

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A white cargo plane flies against a clear blue sky over Antarctica with its rear door open, deploying a parachute that is attached to a load being airdropped for Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions.

Belgrano Station Re-supply Completed

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, General Interest, Press Release No Comments

A final airdrop was made over Belgrano II station in Antarctica on February 15, successfully completing the annual re-supply. Nine flights were made over a two week period, delivering roughly 166 tonnes of cargo.

Nov 11

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A group of people in red cold-weather suits work on a snowy, icy surface in Antarctica next to a large propeller airplane, with some individuals on top of the aircraft under a clear blue sky.

The Flight that changed Antarctic Aviation

By Rachel Shephard Air Transport, General Interest No Comments

In 1987, Adventure Network International (ANI) made history by landing a privately operated wheeled aircraft in Antarctica. On November 22, 1987, Captain Jim Smith landed a Douglas DC-4 on a blue-ice airfield at Patriot Hills in the Ellsworth Mountains. This ground-breaking achievement changed the face of aviation in Antarctica, and paved…

Oct 04

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Two orange snow vehicles with large treads transport container units across a snowy landscape in Antarctica under a clear blue sky, with mountains and a person visible in the background—an example of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions at work.

Extreme Antarctic Drilling

By David Rootes Air Transport, General Interest, Overland Transport, Science No Comments

There is excitement in the air at ALE as we gear up for the new season, especially because of our logistic role in one of the top Antarctic science projects this year. Searching for Life in Antarctica's Subglacial Lakes This season, after years of planning and logistic preparations, a team…

Air Transport

Ice Core Research and Climate Change Models

First Falcon 7X Jet Landing

Blue-ice Airfields

10 Things to Know about the Ilyushin-76TD

Boeing 757 Lands at Union Glacier

Belgrano Station Re-supply Completed

The Flight that changed Antarctic Aviation

Extreme Antarctic Drilling

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