The high-speed turboprop conversion offers 55.4 cu m cargo volume and 6,622 kg payload, with strong operator interest across Europe and North America
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Täby Air Maintenance’s (TAM) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Saab 2000 freighter conversion.
The Sweden-based MRO and aircraft conversion specialist announced the EASA’s approval of its Saab 2000 conversion STC in a press release.
Florida-based lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital was the launch customer for TAM’s Saab 2000 cargo conversion programme.
TAM started converting the high-speed turboprop regional aircraft in January 2022 and carried out the maiden flight in March 2023, after experiencing delays in the conversion process.
The first approved aircraft is currently at TAM’s facilities at Örebro Airport in Sweden. Deliveries are expected in the near future. For North American operations, TAM has submitted the EASA-approved STC to the FAA for their approval.
TAM said it has reported strong interest in the converted freighter from operators across Europe and North America.
The Saab 2000 conversion is designed to offer a total cargo volume of 55p.4 cu m, with a floor loading limit of 730 kg and a max payload of 6,622 kg. For operations under US Federal Aviation Regulations Part 135, the max payload is limited to 3,402 kg / 7,500 lbs.
The conversion includes an optimised cargo hold offering a strengthened carbon fiber floor structure with an integrated roller ball cargo loading system, and LED lighting for reliable brighter light in the cargo bay.
The new STC builds on TAM’s Saab 340 Cargo STC. The 350 freighter coversion has been widely utilised by regional cargo operators worldwide.
The Saab 2000 Cargo Conversion is specifically engineered for express freight, e-commerce distribution, and time-sensitive logistics networks.
The aircraft offers more capacity aircraft than the Saab 340 Cargo aircraft, as well as speeds up to 30% faster. This enables increased range deployment for time critical operations.
“With the success of our Saab 340 cargo conversion program, expanding into the Saab 2000 platform was a natural next step,” said Jimmy Nordén, chief executive, Täby Air Maintenance.
“The Saab 2000 Cargo STC provides operators with a modern freighter solution that delivers unmatched performance and efficiency in its class. This conversion meets the growing demand for express cargo capacity and reinforces TAM’s commitment to supporting the evolving needs of global logistics.”
“TAM has a long and trusted history with the Saab fleet,” added Nordén. “Our engineering teams applied decades of experience from the Saab 340 Cargo STC to ensure the Saab 2000 solution provides the highest levels of performance and reliability. This program marks a significant milestone for both TAM and the regional air cargo market.”
