All Israel Aerospace Industries Articles
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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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NewsKansas Modification Center hopes to gain 777 conversion STC in 2026
Kansas Modification Center cites extended engineering timelines, federal shutdown and inconsistent FAA requirements for the delayed supplemental type certification
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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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NewsEmirates backs freighter conversion plans despite delays
Emirates Boeing 777-300. Photo: EmiratesEmirates SkyCargo has confirmed it is sticking with plans to convert 10 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters despite production delays.There are currently 10 777-300ER Emirates-owned aircraft due for conversion by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), however, the aircraft were not mentioned in the recently published Emirates’ 2023-2024 ...
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NewsIAI joins STK and Incheon for 777P2F facility construction launch
The test flight of the 777-300ER. Photo: IAIIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI), Sharp Technics K (STK) and Incheon International Airport have laid the foundation for a Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion facility at Incheon Airport in the Republic of Korea.A ceremony on April 18 marked the laying of the cornerstone for the ...
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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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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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NewsIAI to produce freighter conversions at Incheon Airport
The test flight of the 777-300ER. Photo: IAIIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement with Sharp Technics K and Incheon International Airport Corporation, to establish a facility for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of Boeing 777-ERSF (Big Twin) aircraft.Within the framework of the collaboration agreement, IAI plans to convert widebody 777-300ER ...