AIRBUS is expanding its outsized air cargo capabilities with a new loading system for the Beluga A300-600ST aircraft for military cargo, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The total lifting capacity of the airbus Defence and Space-developed loading system reaches 35 tonnes.
Airbus successfully tested the capability of the loading system, which requires no crane for its use.
The exercise involved loading a CH53 military medium-lift helicopter into the Beluga.
'The demand for outsized air cargo capability is on the rise. Capacity is scarce and, in light of current geopolitical developments, many customers are looking for new, fast and efficient solutions. This is exactly what we offer with our BelugaST fleet,' said Airbus Defence and Space chief executive Michael Schoellhorn.
'Our teams have been working on a remarkable solution to facilitate a speedy, efficient, and autonomous handling to load heavy military cargo onto the aircraft.'
'Speed, agility, and autonomy are crucial elements for our customers when it comes to such operations,' said Mr Schoellhorn.
The cargo loading system was developed and manufactured in 1.5 years.
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The total lifting capacity of the airbus Defence and Space-developed loading system reaches 35 tonnes.
Airbus successfully tested the capability of the loading system, which requires no crane for its use.
The exercise involved loading a CH53 military medium-lift helicopter into the Beluga.
'The demand for outsized air cargo capability is on the rise. Capacity is scarce and, in light of current geopolitical developments, many customers are looking for new, fast and efficient solutions. This is exactly what we offer with our BelugaST fleet,' said Airbus Defence and Space chief executive Michael Schoellhorn.
'Our teams have been working on a remarkable solution to facilitate a speedy, efficient, and autonomous handling to load heavy military cargo onto the aircraft.'
'Speed, agility, and autonomy are crucial elements for our customers when it comes to such operations,' said Mr Schoellhorn.
The cargo loading system was developed and manufactured in 1.5 years.
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