JAT Tehnika completes second 767-300 freighter conversion
19 / 02 / 2024
Jat Tehnika 767-300 freighter conversion. Photo Avia Prime Group
Avia Prime Group-owned MRO JAT Tehnika has completed its second Boeing 767-300 passenger to freighter conversion.
The 767-300ER conversion was carried out independently by Belgrade-headquartered JAT Tehnika and follows the company’s first-ever passenger-to-cargo aircraft conversion of a 767-300 performed last year in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for Challenge Group.
Milan Marcic, the 767P2F conversion project manager at JAT Tehnika, said the experience gained from the first European-converted Boeing 767-300 has allowed the team to improve the conversion process.
“As the only MRO in Europe completing passenger-to-cargo conversion, we are proud to have reached this tremendous milestone through our collective efforts. Looking ahead, we are excited to take on our next project, which is the third conversion of the Boeing 767-300 right here in JAT Tehnika’s hangar,” stated Marcic.
JAT Tehnika did not name the customer receiving the conversion, but last August Jat Tehnika completed the first Boeing 767-300ER freighter conversion in Europe, for Challenge Group.
In October 2022, Challenge Group became the first customer for the 767-200/300 conversion programme launched by IAI in cooperation with Polish maintenance and engineering specialist Avia Prime Group, in the premises of JAT Tehnika.
Challenge Group is due to receive four aircraft in total. Air Cargo News has contacted Challenge Group for clarification.
JAT Tehnika, situated at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, offers a range of maintenance services, including line and heavy maintenance, engine shop operations, component maintenance and engineering services.
The company has 14 maintenance slots across two hangars and an engine test bench accommodating engines rated up to 75,000 lbs.
Jat Tehnika completes first 767-300ER freighter conversion for Challenge Group
