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NewsANA's first AeroSHARK freighter takes flight
Photo: ANAAll Nippon Airways' (ANA) first 777 freighter equipped with Lufthansa Technik’s and BASF’s jointly developed AeroSHARK technology to reduce drag and emissions has begun operations.The first modified Boeing 777F (JA771F) began scheduled cargo flights on September 2. ANA also has plans to extend the AeroSHARK technology to a passenger ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo goes greener with fuel saving technology for B777Fs
B777 fitted with AeroSHARK technology. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo's first Boeing B777 freighter modified with a surface technology that helps save fuel and reduce emissions has taken flight.The carrier will begin equipping all its B777Fs with the technology starting from this year.Developed by Lufthansa Technik and German chemical company BASF, ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo homes in on fuel reduction through aircraft coating
AeroShark film being applied - Credit: Lufthansa Cargo Oliver RöslerLufthansa Cargo will coat its freighter aircraft in a surface film that can reduce fuel consumption.The AeroShark film developed by Lufthansa Technik and BASF consists of riblets measuring around 50 micrometers and optimises the aerodynamics on flow-related parts of the aircraft.It ...
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NewsLufthansa Technik and Airbus develop 'temporary cargo cabin' kit for Airbus A330s
Lufthansa Technik and Airbus have partnered to develop a reversible cargo-in-cabin solution, known as a 'temporary cargo cabin', for Airbus A330 aircraft.The solution enables passenger cabins to be transformed into cargo-carrying spaces with the kit supplied by Lufthansa Technik, increasing capacity by up to 15 tonnes depending on the aircraft ...
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NewsVIDEO: Hi Fly strips out A380 seats for cargo flights
Hi Fly has become the first aircraft operator to convert an A380 to a cargo-only setup by temporarily removing the seats of the plane.The operator said it had taken the decision to remove the seats to meet high demand during the covid-19 crisis.In terms of capacity, the aircraft cubes out ...
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NewsA380 finally lands freighter role with LHT modification
Source: AirbusGerman maintenance specialist Lufthansa Technik is working on a conversion for an Airbus A380 as part of its effort to offer temporary passenger-to-cargo modification services.Lufthansa Technik has not identified the customer but states that it has been awarded the technical and engineering task to support the “operational change” for ...