![Employees of DHL Express in Malta pulling the DHL Express Boeing 757-200 Freighter aircraft last year. The aircraft will once again be used in Plane Pull Malta on September 21 to raise funds for the Puttinu Cares Foundation. Employees of DHL Express in Malta pulling the DHL Express Boeing 757-200 Freighter aircraft last year. The aircraft will once again be used in Plane Pull Malta on September 21 to raise funds for the Puttinu Cares Foundation.]()
DHL Express, in association with the Phoenix Sports Club, is organising Plane Pull Malta, with proceeds going to Puttinu Cares Foundation.
Plane Pull Malta, the third in a row, is being held on September 21 (a national holiday) from 10.30am to 4pm at Safi Aviation Park (Gate 8).
To take part in Plane Pull Malta – whether individually or as a group/team – download the form from the Facebook page Plane Pull Malta and bring it along on the day. Alternatively, one can book his preferred time in advance by sending the form to info@psc.com.mt.
The challenge consists of pulling a DHL Express Boeing 757-200 Freighter aircraft, which weighs around 60 tons, a distance of 20 metres in the shortest time possible. The best time recorded last year was that of the 23-men group from V. Spiteri & Sons with 19.84 seconds.
DHL Express Malta manager Charles Schiavone, said: “Our goal once again this year is to raise as much as possible for our chosen charity. This needs to be achieved while respecting all the regulations within Malta International Airport’s perimeter for health, safety and security of all those involved.
“All those who volunteer to come to pull the aircraft must be aware that the...