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The Airbus A350F will have the Largest cargo door ever on a freighter aircraft.

The Airbus A350 freighter is now popular in the air cargo industry since it is expected to revolutionize most transportation and airline service

The Airbus A350 freighter is now popular in the air cargo industry since it is expected to revolutionize most transportation and airline service businesses due to its largest cargo door, which will be loaded from the side of the aircraft. This claims to be able to provisionally house the Trent 7000 engine inside easily.

The Airbus A350F will have the Largest cargo door ever on a freighter aircraft.

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Airbus unveils the A350F, a massive widebody freighter with the capacity to carry 64 vehicles and 109 tonnes of cargo, helping to influence the future of airfreight.

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A350 XL Cargo door

The new XL Main Deck Cargo Door (XL-MDCD) was developed in response to customer demands and ongoing efforts by Airbus to make our aircraft better. With a clear opening width of 4191mm/>165″, the XL door is the biggest cargo door on the market and is made to accommodate all present and future ultra fans aero engines as well as one-go entry of the longest objects. The door provides comfortable clearances and safe, simple ground operations while reducing the possibility of structural damage, and preventing delays and flight cancellations.

The A350F, based on the top-selling clean-sheet design A350, uses all of the A350’s features to assist large widebody freight operators in making a clean start toward a more sustainable and profitable future.

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The Airbus A350F will have the Largest cargo door ever on a freighter aircraft.

Courtesy : Airbus

Features :

  • Overall length 70.80 m
  • Height 17.08 m
  • Wing span 64.75 m
  • Fuselage width 5.96 m

Capacity

  • Pallet or container General cargo layout – Main deck 30 pallets 96 x 125’’ or 30x AM-base containers
  • Pallet or container General cargo layout – Lower deck 12 pallets 96 x 125’’ or 40x LD3 containers.

Performance :

  • Range 8 700 km
  • Max payload 109 tonnes
  • Max take-off weight 319 tonnes
  • Max landing weight 250 tonnes

The A350 Family benefits from cutting-edge aerodynamics that has been optimized from nose to tail and wingtip to wingtip, and the A350F offers the large freighter market the most advanced efficiency and variety.

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The A350F’s composite airframe makes it lighter than its rivals; the structure uses over 70% cutting-edge materials, including composites, titanium, and contemporary aluminum alloys, to produce a more economical, lighter aircraft with increased corrosion resistance and fewer maintenance needs.

What impact will the Airbus A350 have on Air India?

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

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Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.

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