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NewsEmirates SkyCargo confident on 777F and 777-300 conversion orders
Emirates SkyCargo expects steady deliveries of 21 Boeing 777 production freighters by December 2026 despite supply chain challenges
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InsightsGlobal freighter fleet expands amid shifting trade patterns
The global freighter fleet has expanded significantly in recent months, with Boeing delivering 20 B777-200Fs in the first half of 2024
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NewsAerCap delivers first converted 777 freighters to Kalitta Air
Aircraft lessor AerCap has delivered the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter conversions to launch operator Kalitta Air
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NewsIAI finally receives STC from FAA for 777-300 freighter conversion
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received a Supplemental Type Certificate for its Boeing 777-300ERSF from both the FAA and the CAAI
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NewsIAI's 777-300ERSF capable of carrying Trent 1000 engine
IAI has completed a trial to load a Trent 1000 engine into the main deck of its Boeing 777-300 freighter conversion
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NewsIAI completes A330-300BDSF freighter conversion door cutting
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the door cutting phase in its Airbus A330-300BDSF freighter conversion programme
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NewsIAI launches freighter firefighting partnership
IAI and Fire Free Forests have signed an MoU to develop a freighter-based firefighting platform to counter the growing number of wildfires
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NewsSurge in demand for 777 conversions but feedstock is scarce
Demand for 777-300ER freighter conversions is surging due to the upcoming end of the 777 production programme but feedstock is proving hard to find
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NewsChallenge has plans for up to 10 777-300 converted freighters
Challenge Group has launched its Boeing 777-300ERSF conversion programme and said there could be up to 10 of the conversion type within the next five years
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NewsChallenge Group registers first European 777-300ERSF conversion
The Challenge Group has signed a deal with aircraft lessor AerCap which will see it add two converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters to its fleet
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NewsIAI begins work on first A330-300 freighter conversion
Airbus A330-300. Photo credit: IAIIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has begun work on the first Airbus A330-300 passenger to freighter conversion, following the successful completion of the final design review (FDR).The freighter conversion company said it moved the aircraft into a construction hanger earlier this month. As part of the preparation ...
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Exclusive: IAI weighs up 787 freighter conversion programme
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is considering launching a conversion programme for the Boeing 787 as it weighs up future projects.Speaking to Air Cargo News at the Farnborough International Airshow, IAI executive vice president and general manager, aviation group, Shmuel Kuzi explained that the business is always looking ahead to its ...
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InterviewsFreighter conversion market to normalise but faces over oversupply
The freighter conversion market is expected to normalise this year according to IBA, although there is a risk of narrowbody oversupply. This year’s conversion market activity is expected to be “on a more normal level” compared to 2023, IBA has reported. Cargo capacity demand during the pandemic drove conversion activity ...
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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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NewsIAI strikes MRO deal with ATSG
MRO signing ceremony between IAI and ATSG Photo IAIIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) Aviation Group has signed a long-term contract under which it will maintain and service Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines for Air Transport Services Group’s (ATSG) leasing company, Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM).The PW4000 engine maintenance will be carried out ...
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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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IAI carries out first flight for B777-300 converted freighter
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has conducted the first flight of its Boeing B777-300ERSF converted freighter for lessor AerCap.The B777-300ERSF, also known as ‘The Big Twin’, is the first passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversion programme of the B777-300ER and will be the largest twin-engine freighter when it enters service this year.“IAI has successfully ...
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NewsIAI eyes North American conversion lines as it predicts ongoing cargo demand
IAI is looking to add two conversion lines in North America to meet demand for its B777 freighter conversion and in response to ongoing cargo demand.Speaking to Air Cargo News at the Farnborough Airshow, IAI Aviation Group vice president and general manager of marketing Rafi Matalon said that slots at ...
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NewsIAI gets EASA approval for Boeing B737-800SF freighter conversion
Boeing B737-800SF. Photo: Israel Aerospace IndustriesIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Boeing B737-800SF passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.With the EASA STC approval, IAI will open its B737-800BDSF cargo conversions to European companies and operators.The first two converted aircraft for which ...
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NewsCargojet selects IAI for B777 conversions
Source: IAICargojet has selected Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to carry out passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions of its B777-300ER aircraft.The deal includes the conversion of four B777-300ER aircraft and additional options in the future.The move is in addition to previous orders for the conversion of B777s placed with Mammoth Freighters and comes ...