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HeavyLift International was an aviation cargo airlines company that operated from Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. It began operations in 2004 and ceased operations in 2011.
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HeavyLift International was an aviation cargo airlines company that operated from Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates. It began operations in 2004 and ceased operations in 2011.
Its fleet consisted of the following planes:
| Type | Fleet | Stored | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing 737 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Canadair CRJ-900 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Douglas DC-8 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Totals | 6 | 1 | 7 |
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