Freighter conversions/MRO – Page 5
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Qantas adds second EFW-converted A330P2F
Australian airline Qantas has taken delivery of its second A330-200P2F (passenger to freighter) aircraft from EFW.The aircraft was converted from Qantas' passenger fleet, said the German conversion company in a LinkedIn post on December 20,"The A330-200P2F is going to serve Qantas Freight’s international network and can be operated for air ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel opens new Dallas/Fort Worth facility to support MRO firm
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has opened a new facility near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to support MRO firm MHI Aviation Group.The new location will support MHI's aerospace parts offering for both international and domestic shipments.A facility in Des Plaines Illinois was previously utilised for the operation. By moving closer to Dallas ...
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Swiftair to add A321P2Fs to its fleet
Spanish airline Swiftair is introducing Airbus freighters into its fleet for the first time with the signing of lease agreements for two A321 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft with AerCap.Both aircraft will undergo conversion by Germany-based Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, at ST Engineering ...
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Air Cargo China gears up for fleet of eight A330P2Fs
Air China Cargo is set to begin operating Airbus freighters soon with the first of eight A330P2Fs (passenger to freighter) due to join the airline's fleet at the end of this year.The Chinese cargo airline and German freighter conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) closed a firm contract on eight A330P2F ...
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Embraer completes first E190 freighter conversion
Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer Embraer has completed work on its first E190 freighter conversion.In a LinkedIn post on November 30, Embraer shared a time-lapse video showing how the company modified the E190.According to the video, structural modifications to the aircraft have included reinforcement of the maindeck floor, installation of a ...
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EgyptAir continues freighter fleet expansion
EgyptAir has placed an order with German freighter conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) for two A330-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversions.EFW has confirmed the order to Air Cargo News (ACN), although the company said they had no further information to announce regarding the order.EgyptAir has not replied to ACN's request ...
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EFW delivers first A321P2F for JAL and Yamato freighter network
German freighter conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has delivered the first of three Airbus A321P2F (passenger to freighter) aircraft to Japan, ahead of its use by Japan Airlines (JAL) and Yamato Holdings on a domestic freighter network next year.EFW, a joint venture between Singapore-based ST Engineering and France-headquartered Airbus, is ...
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NewsATSG scales back 767-300 freighter conversions for 2024
Joe Hete, chief executive, ATSG. Photo: ATSGAir Transport Services Group (ATSG) is halting any additional 767-300 freighter conversions next year due to the soft air cargo demand seen this year.In the lessor's third quarter results conference call on November 7, chief executive Joe Hete said: "We are introducing no additional ...
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Production complete for China's first ARJ21 converted freighters
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) has delivered the first two freighter conversions of ARJ21 passenger planes, said Xinhua, China's state-owned press agency.ARJ21s are short- medium-range turbofan regional aircraft that were independently developed by China.The converted aircraft has a designed maximum payload of 10 tonnes and a flight ...
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AEI to carry out Boeing 737 freighter conversions for Air Inuit
Freighter conversion company Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will carry out three Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversions for Canada-headquartered Air Inuit.US-based AEI said two of the aircraft will be converted as combi passenger/cargo aircraft.The first aircraft, (MSN 40852) is due to begin modification in November and will be redelivered in late March ...
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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 ...