Freighter conversions/MRO – Page 22
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Top marks: Volga-Dnepr in education alliance to boost Russian aviation
Volga-Dnepr has linked up with a Moscow university to improve quality of education and competitiveness of Russian aviation.Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow (VDTM), a part of Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group and a supplier of aircraft maintenance and repair services, has entered into a long-term cooperation agreement with Moscow State Civil Aviation Technical University ...
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Cebu signs up for ATR conversions from IPR
IPR Conversions and Cebu Pacific signed an agreement to convert two of its ATR 72-500 passenger aircraft into freighters.The ATR's, which will be equipped with Large Cargo Door (LCD) and Structural Tube together with an Ancra Cargo Loading System (CLS), will be converted at Sabena Technics facility in France.IPR said ...
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CAPA: retired B747s could help solve cargo capacity crunch
A report from CAPA – Centre for Aviation – published earlier this month indicates that with airfreight demand on the up, the conversion of retired Boeing B747-400 passenger aircraft could help solve a potential capacity crunch – if the trend continues.CAPA said that the pool of available freighters is small, ...
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ST Engineering adds Pensacola MRO facility
Adding to its existing two maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sites in San Antonio, Texas and Mobile, Alabama, Singapore-headquartered ST Engineering has opened a third facility in the US – this one located at Pensacola International Airport in Florida.“Pensacola serves as an excellent base for us to serve the MRO ...
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Indonesia’s Cardig Air adds to its freighter fleet
Indonesian all-cargo operator Cardig Air has leased a Boeing 737-400F from leasing and specialist MRO organisation Vallair.Following conversion in the US, final compliance checks were carried out at Vallair’s facility in Montpellier, France before the aircraft was delivered to Jakarta mid-May.Head of Vallair’s cargo conversions business unit, Peter Koster, said ...
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CAM delivers B767-300 converted freighter to Amerijet
Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) has delivered a Boeing 767-300 converted freighter to Amerijet International Airlines under an eight-year dry lease.The Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) subsidiary now leases six B767 freighters to Amerijet, including five B767-300s and one B767-200.Mike Berger, chief commercial officer of ATSG, said: "We are pleased to ...
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Volga-Dnepr MRO unit opens in Liege
Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow (VDTM) has completed the certification of a line maintenance station in Liege, Belgium, for aircraft registered in Bermuda.As one of the largest Russian MRO providers, the Volga-Dnepr Group business unit is now able to carry out scheduled line maintenance for Boeing 737-300/400/500, Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 747-8 ...
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AEI gains EASA approval for CRJ200 SF conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for its CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion.The EASA approval permits the operation of European-registered CRJ200 SFs.Miami-based AEI received the original Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the CRJ200 SF from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the end ...
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AEI lands 23rd B737-400SF for VX Capital Partners
Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract to provide Vx Capital Partners (Vx) with an additional B737-400SF passenger aircraft to freighter conversion, marking the twenty-third AEI type conversion for Vx.Modification work on the aircraft will start next month (June) and will be redelivered to lessor Vx in October this ...
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Vallair buys six feedstock A321-200s for freighter conversion
Aircraft trading and leasing company Vallair has acquired six A321-200 aircraft as initial feedstock for the launch of its Airbus A321-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) programme.The Luxembourg-based company said that the aircraft will be attributed to short term lease programmes within Vallair’s current portfolio.The A321 and A320 P2F conversion programmes, ...
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Ancra gains FAA certificate for B737-800SF loading system
On-board loading equipment specialist Ancra International has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for the first Boeing 737-800SF cargo loading systemThe Ancra B737-800SF cargo loading system has two pallet transport configuration offerings. The basic configuration supports the transport of eleven 88”x125” plus one 60.4” x 61.5” ULDs.Ed Dugic, director of sales ...
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Boeing delivers the first B737-800BCF freighter
Boeing has delivered the first B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to launch customer GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and operator West Atlantic.“We’re excited to be the first operator of the B737-800BCF,” said West Atlantic’s chief executive, Fredrik Groth.“The additional capacity and Next-Generation efficiency offered by this new aircraft will deliver ...
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AEI signs CRJ200 freighter conversion contract with Mexico’s TSM
Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) has signed a contract for a fourth CRJ200 SF freighter conversion for Mexico-based carrier Aeronaves TSM (TSM).Modification work will start in June of 2018 and delivery of the converted aircraft is scheduled for October this year. The work will be carried out at Commercial Jet’s ...
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ATSG delivers first converted B767 freighter to Air Incheon
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has delivered the first of two Boeing 767-300 converted freighters to Air Incheon under a six-year dry lease arrangement.The South Korean carrier has also agreed to lease a second B767-300F, with post-modification delivery due in the latter half of 2018, from the US lessor group's ...
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AEI starts work on fifth B737 freighter conversion for Kalitta
Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) has started work on the fifth B737-400SF freighter conversion for Kalitta Charters.The aircraft arrived at Commercial Jet’s Miami facility and modification work from the passenger to freighter configuration will start today. The completed 11 pallet position freighter will be re-delivered to Kalitta in July, 2018.Read more ...
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Vx Capital Partners signs up for another AEI converted freighter
Vx Capital Partners (Vx) has ordered a B737-400SF freighter conversion from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.Work on the aircraft (MSN 28867) will commence in May 2018 and will be redelivered to Vx in October 2018.AEI’s authorised conversion centre, Florida-based Flightstar Aircraft Services, will perform the modification and maintenance requirements.In January 2014, Vx ...
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AEI delivers B737-400SF freighter conversion pair to Vx Capital Partners
Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) has redelivered two B737-400SF freighter conversions to Vx Capital Partners (Vx).The first aircraft was modified by KF Aerospace and the second aircraft was modified by Flightstar Aircraft Services.In January 2014, Vx contracted with AEI to provide their first AEI converted B737-400SF, and since then Vx has ...
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Everts Air orders two AEI MD-83SF conversions
Alaska-based Everts Air Cargo has engaged Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) to provide two MD-83SF freighter conversions for delivery in August and December this year.The two converted aircraft, which will be capable of carrying 12 containers or pallets, will “replace and augment” the existing Everts fleet of DC-9s, a statement said.AEI ...
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Egyptair Cargo targets growth with new freighters
Egyptair Cargo has revealed plans to expand its freighter fleet as it targets the launch of new intercontinental services.The airline told Air Cargo News that it will take delivery of three Airbus A330-200 passenger-to-freighter conversations before the end of March 2019.The first of the freighters is due to join Egyptair ...
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Vallair delivers leased B737-400F to ASL Aviation
Luxembourg-based aircraft trading and leasing company Vallair has delivered a Boeing 737-400F to ASL Aviation Holdings (Ireland).The aircraft recently went through a freighter conversion followed by a “C” Check with integration maintenance performed in the US. The lease term is for 48 months with a 24-month extension option.Gregoire Lebigot, president ...