The converted passenger aircraft, offering up to 61 tonnes payload capacity and 3,650 nautical mile range, will support mas' expanding network
Mexican cargo airline mas has added two Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft to its fleet that have been leased from Titan Aviation Leasing.
The leasing firm, which is the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, and Bain Capital, acquired the aircraft from Airbus Financial Services.
“We have been working closely with Airbus Financial Services, Rolls Royce and Titan to make this arrangement a reality and we look forward to working together with the Titan team for many years to come,” said Robert van de Weg, chief executive of mas.
“We have a strong belief that the A330-300P2F will continue to create value for our customers and that they will be an essential part of our fleet going forward.”
The A330-300P2Fs, MSN 1789 and 1712, were converted by Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) and each offer up to 61 tonnes of payload capacity and a range of up to 3,650 nautical miles.
They will be used to support mas’ expanding regional and international freight operations, particularly as global e-commerce continues to grow.
According to Planespotters, mas currently has two A330-200P2Fs in its fleet and two Airbus A330-300P2Fs, although one of these is operated by Galistair Malta.
“This transaction highlights Titan’s ability to deliver innovative and flexible fleet solutions that support the growth of our customers,” said Michael Steen, chief executive, Atlas Air Worldwide.
“These aircraft will play an important role in meeting rising global air cargo demand and further demonstrate the scale and capabilities of our TAI 2 platform.”
Eamonn Forbes, chief commercial officer, Titan Aviation Leasing, added: “The addition of the A330-300P2F represents an exciting milestone for Titan as we diversify our portfolio with versatile solutions tailored to customer growth.
“We are delighted to partner with mas as they scale their widebody cargo operations, and we greatly appreciate the Airbus team’s professionalism and collaboration throughout this transaction.”
According to mas' website, the airline operates scheduled flights from Guadalajara International in Mexico (GDL) to Felipe Ángeles International (NLU) in Mexico; NLU to El Dorado International (BOG) in Columbia; BOG-NLU; BOG to Los Angeles International (LAX); NLU to Viracopos International (VCP) in Brazil; and VCP-NLU.
In June, mas revealed plans to operate weekly flights from Mexico City (NLU) to San José in Costa Rica (SJO).
