All Freighter Conversions/MRO articles – Page 3
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NewsAvensis adds pallet loading for reversible A330 conversion
Source: AvensisAvensis Aviation has launched a new version of its Medius reversible conversion for Airbus A330s that speeds up the loading of aircraft.The Medius Evo utilises a cargo loading system (CLS) and custom narrow pallets that can be loaded onto the aircraft through the door rather than individual boxes being ...
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NewsEFW partner Turkish Technic hits A330P2F milestone
Elbe Flugzeugwerke's (EFW) MRO partner Turkish Technic has carried out the Upper Frame Shell (UFS) cut-out for its very first A330 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion.This milestone was achieved at Turkish Technic's Istanbul facilities.The aircraft is scheduled to be redelivered in the middle of the year to EFW's customer Air ...
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Embraer to begin E195 freighter conversions next year
Embraer plans to start physical work on its first E195 freighter conversion next year. The Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer confirmed to Air Cargo News that it would begin developing its freighter conversion programme by the end of this year and start modifications in 2025.The company has not provided an expected ...
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NewsAEI sees deliveries slow and expects another fall this year
Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) saw its conversion deliveries continue to decline last year following the Covid-related boom years and is expecting another slowdown this year.The Miami-based conversion firm delivered a total of 28 converted freighters last year compared with 41 in 2022.The figure is still just up on the 27 ...
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NewsTake part: Air cargo industry outlook survey 2024
Air Cargo News is carrying out a survey of logistics and airfreight professionals to understand how they believe the air cargo industry will develop over the coming year.The survey provides also the air cargo industry with an opportunity to tell us how you think the industry is changing.Participating in the ...
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EASA approves 321 Precision's A321-200 freighter conversion
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved 321 Precision Conversions' A321-200 freighter conversion.Certification of the A321-200 freighter conversion (A321-200PCF) means the model can now operate on key European routes.Gary Warner, 321 Precision Conversions president, said: “We are proud to announce EASA has determined that our A321-200PCF met stringent ...
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Qantas adds second EFW-converted A330P2F
Australian airline Qantas has taken delivery of its second A330-200P2F (passenger to freighter) aircraft from EFW.The aircraft was converted from Qantas' passenger fleet, said the German conversion company in a LinkedIn post on December 20,"The A330-200P2F is going to serve Qantas Freight’s international network and can be operated for air ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel opens new Dallas/Fort Worth facility to support MRO firm
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has opened a new facility near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to support MRO firm MHI Aviation Group.The new location will support MHI's aerospace parts offering for both international and domestic shipments.A facility in Des Plaines Illinois was previously utilised for the operation. By moving closer to Dallas ...
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Swiftair to add A321P2Fs to its fleet
Spanish airline Swiftair is introducing Airbus freighters into its fleet for the first time with the signing of lease agreements for two A321 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft with AerCap.Both aircraft will undergo conversion by Germany-based Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture by ST Engineering and Airbus, at ST Engineering ...
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Air Cargo China gears up for fleet of eight A330P2Fs
Air China Cargo is set to begin operating Airbus freighters soon with the first of eight A330P2Fs (passenger to freighter) due to join the airline's fleet at the end of this year.The Chinese cargo airline and German freighter conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) closed a firm contract on eight A330P2F ...
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Embraer completes first E190 freighter conversion
Brazilian commercial aircraft manufacturer Embraer has completed work on its first E190 freighter conversion.In a LinkedIn post on November 30, Embraer shared a time-lapse video showing how the company modified the E190.According to the video, structural modifications to the aircraft have included reinforcement of the maindeck floor, installation of a ...
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EgyptAir continues freighter fleet expansion
EgyptAir has placed an order with German freighter conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) for two A330-200 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversions.EFW has confirmed the order to Air Cargo News (ACN), although the company said they had no further information to announce regarding the order.EgyptAir has not replied to ACN's request ...
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EFW delivers first A321P2F for JAL and Yamato freighter network
German freighter conversion firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) has delivered the first of three Airbus A321P2F (passenger to freighter) aircraft to Japan, ahead of its use by Japan Airlines (JAL) and Yamato Holdings on a domestic freighter network next year.EFW, a joint venture between Singapore-based ST Engineering and France-headquartered Airbus, is ...
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NewsATSG scales back 767-300 freighter conversions for 2024
Joe Hete, chief executive, ATSG. Photo: ATSGAir Transport Services Group (ATSG) is halting any additional 767-300 freighter conversions next year due to the soft air cargo demand seen this year.In the lessor's third quarter results conference call on November 7, chief executive Joe Hete said: "We are introducing no additional ...
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Production complete for China's first ARJ21 converted freighters
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) has delivered the first two freighter conversions of ARJ21 passenger planes, said Xinhua, China's state-owned press agency.ARJ21s are short- medium-range turbofan regional aircraft that were independently developed by China.The converted aircraft has a designed maximum payload of 10 tonnes and a flight ...
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AEI to carry out Boeing 737 freighter conversions for Air Inuit
Freighter conversion company Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will carry out three Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversions for Canada-headquartered Air Inuit.US-based AEI said two of the aircraft will be converted as combi passenger/cargo aircraft.The first aircraft, (MSN 40852) is due to begin modification in November and will be redelivered in late March ...
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News321 Precision Conversions gains China's approval for A321-200 freighter conversion
Photo: 321 Precision ConversionsAircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS) joint venture 321 Precision Conversions has received approval from China for its A321-200PCF freighter conversion."321 Precision Conversions is pleased to announce the Civil Aviation Administration of China validated the A321-200PCF freighter conversion STC ST02716SE as VSTC1084," said ...
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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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EASA tightens timeframe for A321 centre wing-box checks on EFW freighters
Operators of certain Airbus A321 converted freighters are being instructed to implement a tighter inspection regime for potential fatigue cracks in the centre wing-box rear lower spar area.It follows new stress calculations for the centre wing-box and other structures during the certification programme of the new long-range A321XLR.The European Union ...
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NewsMammoth progresses with first 777-200LR freighter conversion for Cargojet
Source: Mammoth via FlightGlobalUS modification specialist Mammoth Freighters is progressing with its prototype Boeing 777-200LR conversion for freight carrier Cargojet Airways.The company has shown the aircraft undergoing mid-panel removal, in the left aft side where the main freight door will be installed.This airframe (N705DN), powered by General Electric GE90 engines, ...