Airlines

Airbus hikes payload specification for A350 freighter

Airbus increased the payload capacity of the A350 freighter from 109 to 111 tonnes. The increased amount was revealed on June 14 during a briefing by Florent Massou, senior vice-president for widebody programmes.

The newly announced aircraft programme, which was announced towards the end of 2021, has so far secured 39 confirmed orders and is scheduled to go into service in 2026. Because of how well the design is coming together, Massou said, “We can already add an additional 2 tonnes, allowing for increased revenues for airlines and overall platform efficiency.”

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He pointed out that the increased payload capacity will enable the aircraft to perform more favourably than rival versions.

The new freighter’s main deck cargo door, which measures 175 inches (4.44 metres) wide, will be one of its most notable characteristics. The manufacturer estimates that it will have a 7.500-kilometre range and 111 tonnes of cargo capacity. More than 70% of the fuselage will be constructed of cutting-edge materials, reducing weight and increasing operating effectiveness.

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Massou claims that this door is the broadest one produced. “The door of the A350F cannot be compared to any other model. Larger doors make loading easier and make it easier to fit larger shipments onto the platform.

These improvements will lower carbon dioxide emissions from operations when compared to cargo aeroplanes currently in service. It will also have a substantially lower noise impact.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.