IAI eyes North American conversion lines as it predicts ongoing cargo demand

By Damian Brett

19 / 07 / 2022

IAI is looking to add two conversion lines in North America to meet demand for its B777 freighter conversion and…

IAI gets EASA approval for Boeing B737-800SF freighter conversion

By Rebecca Jeffrey

18 / 07 / 2022

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Boeing B737-800SF…

Cargojet selects IAI for B777 conversions

By Damian Brett

13 / 05 / 2022

Cargojet has selected Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to carry out passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions of its B777-300ER aircraft. The deal includes…

New freighters square up for heavyweight contest

By David Kaminski-Morrow, FlightGlobal

04 / 01 / 2022

With Boeing 747 production finally set to close – as the last 747-8 freighters are delivered to Atlas Air –…

Air Cargo News’ most read stories in 2021

By Damian Brett

03 / 01 / 2022

Last year was another busy 12 months for the air cargo industry, with COVID-19 continuing to take its toll on…

Emirates Skycargo to expand freighter fleet with $1bn investment

By Damian Brett

15 / 11 / 2021

Emirates SkyCargo will add two new production freighters and convert four passenger aircraft in response to rising cargo demand. The…

Lessor Avolon targets cargo with A330 conversion deal

By Damian Brett

04 / 10 / 2021

Aircraft leasing firm Avolon will become the launch customer for Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) A330-300 freighter conversion programme after signing…

Mammoth Freighters sets out plans for B777 freighter conversions

By Damian Brett

09 / 09 / 2021

Recently-established Mammoth Freighters has revealed plans to launch Boeing 777-200LR and 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversion programmes. The company was founded in…