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American Airlines said Monday that it is preparing passenger planes and ground cargo facilities for the unique challenges of transporting coronavirus vaccines.
The airline said it has operated Boeing 777 jets on test flights between Miami and unspecified points in South America this month.
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"The test flights stimulate the conditions required for the COVID-19 vaccine to test the process of operational handling and thermal packaging that will ultimately ensure that it remains stable as it moves around the world," he said. the airline in a statement.
American said it has already shipped vaccines and samples used in clinical trials for the coronavirus vaccine.
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The covid-19 vaccine has a special handling
Vaccines require "special handling to maintain a consistently cool temperature throughout the trip," American said.
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It uses two types of containers: active containers that contain temperature control technology and passive containers that keep shipments chilled with cold packs or dry ice.
The airline says it has technology to track vaccines during shipment.
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