National seeks more 747-400Fs as charter clients demand nose-loaders
On-demand charters have proved pivotal in supporting B747 freighter operations at National Airlines Cargo – ...
US cargo carrier National Airlines is hoping to increase its business in the outsize cargo sector after petitioning the US DoT for an exemption on safety rules for 747 freighters.
Claiming that a rule relating to the tie-down of tall, rigid cargo has cost it millions of dollars in lost business, National has requested to be allowed to move the cargo without the ‘9G’ requirement.
National – along with rivals such as Atlas Air and Kalitta – has an exemption already, but it only applies to flights to and ...
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Hans Meier
September 19, 2016 at 4:31 pmLooks like National still has not learned from Bagram !!!!