European Cargo received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for its Airbus A340-600 widebody freighter conversion programme in December 2022.
European is now in the process of converting its fleet of 6 aircraft to Category F long-haul freighters. Two have already been completed with another underway, with six targeted for completion during the 1st half of 2023. The EASA certification now allows for assessment and approval by the UK and Maltese CAA’s, with both expected to be signed off during early in 2023.
The conversion process has seen the removal of all bulkheads, overhead bins, rear galley and toilet and these being replaced by 39 cargo pods, each with full fire suppression systems installed. This has resulted in a maximum payload of 77,000 kgs and usable volume of 440 cbm.
With the initial 6 freighters in the conversion programme, and potential to add additional A340’s, this will make European the largest UK based wide-body cargo carrier.
For further information please contact Air Trading Partners.
For further information please contact Air Trading Partners.