Flightglobal

A350 freighter advances with cargo-loading and main-deck door systems

Airbus’s A350 freighter development is advancing with Ancra International set to deliver the initial cargo-loading system in 2024, while Curtiss-Wright will provide actuation for the type’s main-deck ...
Aviation Week

Aircraft Cargo Door, Handling System Designs Seek Greater Efficiency

With a growing market for passenger-to-freighter conversions, the major airframe components directly involved with main deck handling of bulk freight and cargo contained within unit load devices are ...
Aviation Week

Telair International received a contract to supply a cargo loading system

Telair International received a contract to supply the mechanical main deck cargo loading system for the next Boeing 747-400F freighter scheduled for delivery to Polar Air Cargo in July. Boeing's ...
Flightglobal

Airbus expects main-deck cargo door fit for initial A350F test aircraft early next year

Airbus has yet to fit the main-deck cargo door to its initial A350F test aircraft but is expecting to take delivery of the assembly early next year. While much of the airframe for MSN700 – fuselage, ...
Flying

FAA Advises Boeing 757 Freighter Operators to Evaluate Cargo Doors

The FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) for Boeing 757-200 freighter aircraft regarding an "airworthiness concern" about the main deck cargo door opening in flight. This ...