It was transported by another heavyweight - an Antonov 124, the world's largest cargo aircraft and a frequent visitor to the airport.
Needed urgently by one of Sparrows' clients, the crane was sent out to Abu Dhabi where it will be installed on a drilling rig after undergoing refurbishment. Sparrows are global leaders in oilfield engineering expertise and lifting services with headquarters based in Aberdeen.
Glasgow Prestwick CEO Iain Cochrane said: 'Once again this demonstrates Glasgow Prestwick's exceptional expertise and commitment to fast turnaround of large and complex freight loads."
Sparrows' Corporate Communications Manager Michelle Wainwright said: 'We are very grateful indeed to everyone at Prestwick Airport who enabled us to react so quickly and efficiently to our client's needs.'
