The aviation industry kept vaccine supplies moving

The aviation industry kept vaccine supplies moving (RICHARD BOUHET/AFP/Getty Images) Why it matters: We touched on this when COVID-19 vaccines first became available, but this slideshow does a great job of highlighting how the general aviation industry continues to be instrumental in transporting supplies of vaccines around the globe, particularly in remote areas in which distribution is challenging and shorter runways preclude the use of larger aircraft. Airbus helicopters have helped facilitate mass vaccination campaigns in over 30 countries, while Italy-based Tecnam has modified its P2012 aircraft and equipped them with special freezers designed to maintain ultra-cold temperatures for safe delivery. Full Story: Aviation Week Network (tiered subscription model) (4/5)