Thousands of jumbo jets will be needed to deliver the vaccine globally.
The group said quick and efficient transportation and distribution of any vaccine will not be possible without careful planning and that the process will be challenging given the current state of the aviation industry.
"In planning their vaccine programs, particularly in the developing world, governments must take very careful consideration of the limited air cargo capacity that is available at the moment," de Juniac said."If borders remain closed, travel curtailed, fleets grounded and employees furloughed, the capacity to deliver lifesaving vaccines will be very much compromised."
A nurse prepares a shot as a study of a possible COVID-19 vaccine in Binghamton, N.Y., July 27, 2020. Pfizer's vaccine candidate must be stored at minus 94 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, while manufacturer Moderna's vaccine candidate would need to be transported at minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit."While there are still many unknowns, it is clear that the scale of activity will be vast, that cold-chain facilities will be required and that delivery to every corner of the planet will be needed," the IATA said.
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