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EASA cancels stricter fatigue regime for EFW A321 freighters
Europe’s safety regulator has cancelled a directive tightening time limits to check Airbus A321 converted freighters for potential fatigue cracks in the centre wing-box area.The September 12 directive had emerged after stress and load calculations for A321 freighters were performed by conversion specialist EFW.These calculations had been prompted by an ...
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NewsEuropean Cargo receives EASA certification for Airbus A340 freighter conversion programme
A340 freighter conversion interior. Photo: European CargoBournemouth Airport-based carrier European Cargo has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for its Airbus A340 widebody freighter conversion programme.The carrier, which anticipates further e-commerce growth opportunities, is converting a fleet of ex-passenger A340 aircraft into long-haul freighters.Two have already been completed and ...