Airlift in Vatry
In 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic hit France hard, Paris-Vatry Airport (LFOK), located in the Marne department, became a strategic hub for the delivery of medical equipment from China. This central role was reinforced by the implementation of an unprecedented airlift, orchestrated by the logistics company Geodis on behalf of the French government.

The An 225 Mriya taking of at Vatry airport
A vital airlift

The An 124 of Volga Dniepr taking of at Vatry airport
Enhanced security and complex logistics

A Boeing 747-200 of Geosky taxiing at Vatry airport
An exceptional year for Vatry

The An 124 of Antonov Airlinres landing at Vatry airport
Conclusion
Paris-Vatry Airport played a crucial role in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in France by ensuring the rapid and secure delivery of millions of medical masks from China. This major logistics operation not only strengthened the protective capacity of medical personnel, but also demonstrated the resilience and efficiency of French infrastructure in the face of a global health crisis.
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