Freighter conversions/MRO – Page 7
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Aeronaves continues freighter fleet expansion
Freighter operator Aeronaves TSM has ordered an additional B737 conversion from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc as it continues to expand its cargo fleet.The additional B737-400SF freighter conversion (MSN 26308) will commence modification in May with work carried out by authorised AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet, Alabama.The additional conversion bring the total ...
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NewsBoeing begins work on its first freighter conversion line in India
Photo: BoeingBoeing is working with MRO GMR Aero Technic to establish its first freighter conversion line in India.The airframer said in a LinkedIn post that the conversion line supports its anticipated growth of the cargo sector in the region."We are proud to work with GMR Aero Technic to establish the ...
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NewsTAM carries out first flight for Saab 2000 freighter conversion
Saab 2000F. Photo: TAMTaby Air Maintenance (TAM) has carried out the maiden flight of its new Saab 2000 freighter conversion.The Swedish MRO said in a press release that the 45-minute Saab 2000F flight took place on March 6.The freighter conversion has been developed in close collaboration with Miami-based launch customer ...
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Cargojet reduces B777 conversion plans on weaker outlook
Cargojet is cutting the number of B777 freighter aircraft it plans to convert into freighters due to the weakening economic outlook.In announcing its full-year results, the Canadian freighter operator said that for now, it would now only pursue four of eight previously announced B777 freighter conversions as it curtails capital ...
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News321 Precision Conversions partners with SAID for freighter conversions
First aircraft, MSN 1926 at SMECO in Chengdu, China. Photo: Precision ConversionsSichuan Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd. (SAID) has partnered with 321 Precision Conversions for multiple A321-200PCF freighter conversions.The conversion and heavy maintenance activities will be carried out by SMECO, located in Chengdu, said 321 Precision Conversions in a press ...
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NewsEFW collaborates with Chinese MRO on freighter conversions
Haite is carrying out P2F conversions for EFW’s A321P2F programme. Photo: EFWGerman Airbus conversion house Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) and Chinese MRO solutions provider Sichuan Haite Hi-Tech (Haite) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for a collaboration on Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.Under the partnership, Haite will carry out P2F ...
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Embraer takes delivery of first E190 for conversion
Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer Embraer's first E190 passenger aircraft has arrived at its conversion facility in Brazil.Embraer said in a LinkedIn post on February 20: "The first pre-owned E190 to be converted to (a) freighter has arrived in our facility in Sao José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. Our team ...
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NewsEverts Air Cargo to convert an MD-88 to expand fleet
Source: AEIEverts Air Cargo is expanding its fleet with the conversion of an MD-88SF into a freighter configuration through Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI).The aircraft will commence conversion in March 2023 with modification touch labor being performed by Dothan, Alabama-based, Commercial Jet, which is an authorised AEI Conversion Center.Everts will use ...
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Insights
Putzger perspective: e-freighters anyone?
E-freighters offer an attractive cargo solution, but they come as freighter demand has slowed down, writes Ian Putzger.In the Superman comic strips, reporter Clark Kent would rapidly transform himself into the superhero to perform his stunning feat to avert a massive disaster and then morph back into the bespectacled journalist. ...
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NewsATSA agrees deal with De Havilland Canada for Dash 8-400 conversion
ATSA Dash 8-400. Photo: De Havilland CanadaPeru-based airline Aero Transporte S.A. (ATSA) has signed a firm agreement with De Havilland Canada for a Dash 8-400 freighter conversion.To feature a large cargo door, the converted aircraft type is designated Dash 8-400 F-LCD.ATSA will become the first South American operator of Dash ...
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AerCap signs lease agreements with Fly Meta for four B777-300ERSF aircraft
Lessor AerCap has signed lease agreements for four Boeing B777-300ERSF aircraft with Hong Kong-based global air cargo charter company, Fly Meta.The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2024 through 2025.AerCap has also just completed delivery of its 50th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).The B777-300ERSF, also known as 'The Big Twin', ...
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AerCap takes delivery of 50th 737-800BCF
Dublin, Ireland-headquartered aircraft lessor AerCap has completed delivery of its 50th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).The passenger aircraft’s modification to freighter configuration was completed by San José, Costa Rica-based COOPESA, a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services with expertise in aircraft conversions.The aircraft has now been redelivered to ...
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NewsHAECO completes first A321-200PCF freighter conversion with 321 Precision Conversions
Airbus A321-200PCF freighter conversion. Photo: HAECOHong-Kong based MRO HAECO Xiamen has completed and redelivered its first Airbus A321-200PCF converted freighter with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) partner, 321 Precision Conversions.The MRO said it is preparing to introduce multiple A321 conversion lines.321 Precision Conversions announced it would expand its capacity through an ...
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Comac launches freighter conversion programme for ARJ21
Chinese airframer Comac has completed design work on a programme to convert the ARJ21 airliner into a freighter.The project to develop a freighter conversion variant of the ARJ21 commenced in May 2020, and involved preliminary and detailed design, aimed at understanding the modifications necessary.Comac did not state when the first ...
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NewsAviaAM Leasing buys two more B737-800s to convert for Bluebird
Photo: AviaAMAviaAM Leasing has purchased two more Boeing B737-800 aircraft for Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion.The aircraft, bearing serial numbers 29769 and 28225, are the fifth and sixth Boeing 737-800 respectively inducted to cargo conversion, with the previous three already delivered to sister company and lessee Bluebird Nordic and the fourth to ...
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NewsEFW redelivers 10th A330-300P2F aircraft to DHL Express
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has redelivered its 10th A330-300P2F aircraft to DHL Express in time for the Asian high season for e-commerce and cargo demand.DHL Express, launch customer for EFW’s A330-300P2F programme, is currently the biggest operator of the A330-300P2F fleet.The cargo carrier has eight more aircraft on firm order to ...
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NewsEuropean Cargo receives EASA certification for Airbus A340 freighter conversion programme
A340 freighter conversion interior. Photo: European CargoBournemouth Airport-based carrier European Cargo has received EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification for its Airbus A340 widebody freighter conversion programme.The carrier, which anticipates further e-commerce growth opportunities, is converting a fleet of ex-passenger A340 aircraft into long-haul freighters.Two have already been completed and ...
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GlobalX close to receiving first A321 freighter conversion
Global Crossing Airlines’ (GlobalX) first Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion has been completed.The aircraft has been converted by ST Engineering and is due to be delivered to Miami International Airport (MIA) this month.In May 2021, GlobalX signed a letter of intent (LOI) to lease five A321P2F aircraft with ST Engineering’s ...
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AEI strikes deal with Transcend Aero Services for two freighter conversions
US conversion company Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will undertake two B737-800SF freighter conversions for Singapore-based Transcend Aero Services.This agreement represents the first freighter conversion order Transcend has placed with AEI.The first B737-800 aircraft (MSN 35217) began modification this month, said Miami, Florida-based AEI.The authorised AEI conversion centre, Commercial Jet based ...
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AEI gains B737-800SF freighter conversion approval from Indonesia
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has received approval from Indonesia for its B737-800SF freighter conversion.The Miami, Florida-based company said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DgCA) for the Republic of Indonesia has approved its STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion.AEI has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, ...