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Embraer E190 P2F is FAA installation conformity certified
Work on Embraer's passenger to freighter E190F aircraft is advancing with the successful completion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) installation conformity.According to a LinkedIn post by US aerospace company US Cargo Systems, the company worked with Embraer to carry out the certification process in May."This pivotal achievement propels both Embraer ...
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NewsAir China Cargo's first A330P2F takes flight
Air China Cargo A330P2F. Photo: EFWAir China Cargo has put its first converted Airbus freighter into operation, according to Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW).The cargo carrier carried out its first flight with its new Airbus A330 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft on June 3, said the German conversion firm in a LinkedIn ...
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NewsTextron Aviation turboprop combi option makes the cut
Photo: Textron AviationThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Textron Aviation's Combi interior kit for its Cessna SkyCourier aircraft that will allow it to carry a mix of passengers and cargo.US aircraft designer and manufacturer Textron Aviation said in a May 20 press release that the FAA has granted certification ...
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NewsEFW redelivers latest A330-300P2F to DHL
Photo: EFWConversion company Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has redelivered its 14th Airbus A330-300 passenger to freighter (P2F) to DHL.The German firm said in a LinkedIn post yesterday that the A330-300P2F took off from Dresden earlier this week."The recently finalized A330-300P2F aircraft is the no. 14 freighter for our customer DHL and ...
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Serve Air expands its 737 freighter fleet
Serve Air has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) as it continues to expand its cargo fleet.All conversion related touch labour and maintenance on the aircraft (MSN 30517) was performed by authorised AEI conversion centre, Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama.Serve Air is ...
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NewsEFW and MRO Japan collaborate on freighter conversions
A321. Photo EFWGerman conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Centre of Excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions and MRO Japan (MJP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.Under the MoU, MJP will act as a subcontractor for EFW in P2F conversions and provide third party ...
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NewsIAI joins STK and Incheon for 777P2F facility construction launch
The test flight of the 777-300ER. Photo: IAIIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), Sharp Technics K (STK) and Incheon International Airport have laid the foundation for a Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion facility at Incheon Airport in the Republic of Korea.A ceremony on April 18 marked the laying of the cornerstone for the ...
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Casablanca could emerge as centre for KMC 777 freighter conversion
Casablanca is poised to become a freighter conversion centre for Boeing 777-300ERs under a venture involving Kansas Modification Center (KMC).KMC is one of several organisations developing cargo conversion programmes for 777 variants.It is co-operating with Wichita State University and aerospace firm NIAR Werx, and has been aiming for US FAA ...
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NewsLiebherr becomes P2F conversion distributor for LHColus
Cabin interior view of passenger aircraft converted into cargo aircraft by LHColus' Class F Quick Change Solution. Photo: LHColusUS firm Liebherr Aerospace Saline is set to enter the passenger to freighter (P2F) supply chain following an agreement to become the exclusive international distributor for LHColus’ quick conversion passenger to freighter ...
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Vaayu delivers world’s second A320P2F to Sky Vision Airlines
Lessor Vaayu Group has delivered the world’s second A320 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft to Cairo-based Sky Vision Airlines.This is the second aircraft that UAE-headquartered Vaayu has leased after its first A320P2F was leased to New Delhi-based Pradhaan Air Express, a sub-lessee of Vaayu.Vaayu Group chairman and president Emad AlMonayea ...
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NewsEmbraer's first E190F completes test flight
Photo: EmbraerEmbraer's first passenger to freighter E190F aircraft has successfully completed its first test flight in São José dos Campos, Brazil.The Embraer team flew the E-Freighter jet for around two hours on April 5, carrying out a complete evaluation of the aircraft. The aircraft, which belongs to US lessor Regional ...
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NewsIAI to speed up freighter conversions with new system
IAI chief executive Boaz Levy and others at IAI. Photo IAIIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched a 'Global Control Center' (GCC) system that aims to help reduce the freighter conversion timeframe.The GCC system has been developed for managing and monitoring major projects, most notably the international aircraft conversion programmes that ...
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Silk Way West signs parts deal with Turkish Technic
Azerbaijani cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has signed a component pool agreement with Istanbul-based MRO provider Turkish Technic for its Boeing 777F fleet.Under the deal the operator of one of the youngest B777F fleets will gain access to spare parts pooling and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services from ...
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NewsJAT Tehnika completes second 767-300 freighter conversion
Jat Tehnika 767-300 freighter conversion. Photo Avia Prime GroupAvia Prime Group-owned MRO JAT Tehnika has completed its second Boeing 767-300 passenger to freighter conversion.The 767-300ER conversion was carried out independently by Belgrade-headquartered JAT Tehnika and follows the company’s first-ever passenger-to-cargo aircraft conversion of a 767-300 performed last year in collaboration ...
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NewsAvensis adds pallet loading for reversible A330 conversion
Source: AvensisAvensis Aviation has launched a new version of its Medius reversible conversion for Airbus A330s that speeds up the loading of aircraft.The Medius Evo utilises a cargo loading system (CLS) and custom narrow pallets that can be loaded onto the aircraft through the door rather than individual boxes being ...
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NewsEFW partner Turkish Technic hits A330P2F milestone
Elbe Flugzeugwerke's (EFW) MRO partner Turkish Technic has carried out the Upper Frame Shell (UFS) cut-out for its very first A330 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion.This milestone was achieved at Turkish Technic's Istanbul facilities.The aircraft is scheduled to be redelivered in the middle of the year to EFW's customer Air ...
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Embraer to begin E195 freighter conversions next year
Embraer plans to start physical work on its first E195 freighter conversion next year. The Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer confirmed to Air Cargo News that it would begin developing its freighter conversion programme by the end of this year and start modifications in 2025.The company has not provided an expected ...
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NewsAEI sees deliveries slow and expects another fall this year
Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) saw its conversion deliveries continue to decline last year following the Covid-related boom years and is expecting another slowdown this year.The Miami-based conversion firm delivered a total of 28 converted freighters last year compared with 41 in 2022.The figure is still just up on the 27 ...
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NewsTake part: Air cargo industry outlook survey 2024
Air Cargo News is carrying out a survey of logistics and airfreight professionals to understand how they believe the air cargo industry will develop over the coming year.The survey provides also the air cargo industry with an opportunity to tell us how you think the industry is changing.Participating in the ...
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EASA approves 321 Precision's A321-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved 321 Precision Conversions' A321-200 freighter conversion.Certification of the A321-200 freighter conversion (A321-200PCF) means the model can now operate on key European routes.Gary Warner, 321 Precision Conversions president, said: “We are proud to announce EASA has determined that our A321-200PCF met stringent ...