All Freighter Conversions/MRO Articles – Page 6
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News321 Precision Conversions gains China's approval for A321-200 freighter conversion
Photo: 321 Precision ConversionsAircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS) joint venture 321 Precision Conversions has received approval from China for its A321-200PCF freighter conversion."321 Precision Conversions is pleased to announce the Civil Aviation Administration of China validated the A321-200PCF freighter conversion STC ST02716SE as VSTC1084," said ...
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IAI strikes deal for US Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion line
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a deal with Ascent Aviation Services to carry out Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.Air Cargo News (ACN) has received confirmation of the partnership from Scott Butler, chief commercial officer at Ascent Aviation Services.As part of a 15-year agreement, Ascent Aviation Services will carry out ...
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EASA tightens timeframe for A321 centre wing-box checks on EFW freighters
Operators of certain Airbus A321 converted freighters are being instructed to implement a tighter inspection regime for potential fatigue cracks in the centre wing-box rear lower spar area.It follows new stress calculations for the centre wing-box and other structures during the certification programme of the new long-range A321XLR.The European Union ...
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NewsMammoth progresses with first 777-200LR freighter conversion for Cargojet
Source: Mammoth via FlightGlobalUS modification specialist Mammoth Freighters is progressing with its prototype Boeing 777-200LR conversion for freight carrier Cargojet Airways.The company has shown the aircraft undergoing mid-panel removal, in the left aft side where the main freight door will be installed.This airframe (N705DN), powered by General Electric GE90 engines, ...
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AEI celebrates 600 freighter conversions
Conversion firm Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is celebrating its 600th aircraft conversion.The aircraft tied to the milestone is a Boeing 737-800 owned by GA Telesis (MSN 28235).The 600th freighter conversion was modified by Commercial Jet Inc, which is AEI's longest-serving modification partner, at its Miami facility.AEI has been designing, developing, ...
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NewsBoeing Converted Freighter line planned for Jordan
Photo: JoramcoBoeing and Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist Joramco have agreed to establish a new Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan.Joramco will be the first MRO supplier in the Middle East supporting future Boeing freighter conversions of both domestic and foreign aircraft.Located in Amman, Joramco is geographically ...
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NewsChallenge Group adds first 767-300BDSF to its freighter fleet
B767-300BDSF. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Group has taken delivery of its first Boeing 767-300BDSF converted freighter aircraft to increase the capacity and diversity of its freighter fleet.Challenge expects the 767 to help it be more competitive and versatile in meeting specific customer needs, allowing for greater flexibility when less capacity is ...
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Jat Tehnika completes first 767-300ER freighter conversion for Challenge Group
Serbian Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Jat Tehnika said it has carried out the first Boeing 767-300ER freighter conversion in Europe, for Challenge Group.In October last year, Challenge Group became the first customer for the B767-200/300 conversion programme launched by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in cooperation with Polish maintenance and ...
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Flurry of freighter deliveries for ATSG
Air Transport Services Group’s (ATSG) Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) subsidiary has delivered a record six converted freighters under lease in one month to customers globally.This brings ATSG’s total deliveries this year to nine.Converted freighter deliveries by the company in the past month, each of which are under lease for a ...
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NewsIBA warns of 737-800 freighter oversupply
Aviation consultant IBA has warned that there could be an oversupply of Boeing 737-800 converted aircraft.The consultant pointed to IBA Insight data showing that 200 737-800 aircraft have been converted into a freighter configuration in the six years since work on the first aircraft was completed.This is the fastest rate ...
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Serve Air looks to expand 737-800 freighter fleet
Democratic Republic of Congo-based Serve Air has ordered its first AEI Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion as it looks to modernise its fleet.The airline expects to increase its fleet of AEI B737-800SF freighters to a total of six aircraft in the coming years and is the first operator of the B737-800SF ...
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EFW launches Airbus freighter conversion work in China
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has taken a major step forward with its freighter conversion work in Asia.The German conversion house, a joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, said the first aircraft has arrived for conversion as part of its collaboration on Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions with Chinese MRO ...
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AEI expands 737 conversion capacity despite slowdown
Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co (GCAM) has become the sixth Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) authorised conversion centre.The HNA Aviation Technic Co-owned conversion company will convert at least three AEI Boeing 737-800SFs on behalf of Hainan Airlines at its Hainan facility.AEI said it was expanding capacity to meet an anticipated rise ...
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Embraer signs deal for 20 E-Jet freighter conversions
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has signed a Letter of Agreement (LoA) with China's Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group for 20 E190F and E195F E-Jet Passenger to Freighter Conversions (P2F).Embraer and Lanzhou intend to cooperate on establishing E190F and E195F conversion capability in Lanzhou, China, in a bid to appeal to ...
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Air Algérie orders two 737-800BCFs
Algerian flag carrier Air Algérie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to meet increasing cargo demand in the region.The 737-800BCF carries more payload (up to 23.9 tonnes) and offers more range (2,025 nautical miles) than previous standard body freighters.Global Boeing customers have ...
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NewsEmbraer grows its cargo talent
Mark Neely. Photo: EmbraerEmbraer has appointed Mark Neely to the position of vice president freighter, in its commercial aviation division.He will report directly to Martyn Holmes, chief commercial officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation.Neely boasts extensive experience in both the passenger and freighter markets and is set to lead the company’s growing ...
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JAL begins A321 freighter conversions
Japan Airlines (JAL) has begun converting Airbus A321 aircraft into freighters for use on a domestic freighter network due to launch in April next year.Conversion of the first aircraft began on May 8 in Singapore and is expected to be completed by mid-September, said the Tokyo-headquartered airline.Another two A321s are ...
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NewsEFW hits Airbus freighter conversion milestone
Photo: EFWElbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has redelivered the 50th passenger-to-freighter (P2F) converted aircraft of its new generation Airbus P2F family programme.The German conversion company, a joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, said the A330-300P2F was redelivered from its facility in Dresden to A330P2F launch customer DHL, and is scheduled ...
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NewsKMC and NIAR WERX 777 freighter conversion plans accelerate
Recently NIAR WERX and KMC began testing of a full-scale demonstrator cargo door for the 777-300ER conversion. Photo: Wichita State UniversityThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted the certification plan for Kansas Modification Center's (KMC) 777-300ERCF passenger to freighter conversion FAA Supplemental Type Certificate programme.KMC is developing its 777-300ERCF ...
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NewsAEI receives Argentinian STC Approval for B737-800SF freighter conversion
Photo: AEIAeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced Argentina’s Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) has approved its STC for the 12-pallet position Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion.The Florida-based conversion company has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands) DCA (Guernsey), Brazilian and now Argentinian ANAC approvals for its ...