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NewsEthiopian Airlines signs deal with De Havilland for Dash 8-400 freighter door conversion kits
Ethiopian Dash 8-400F. Photo: De Havilland Aircraft of CanadaEthiopian Airlines Group has signed an agreement with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits.The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits.“Cargo has played a ...
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Turbprop freigher fleet to grow as e-commerce takes off
Aircraft manufacturer ATR's latest market outlook predicts that the turboprop freighter fleet will increase by 45% over the next 20 years, with e-commerce fuelling demand.The outlook was released at this week's Farnborough Airshow and predicts that the global fleet of turboprop freighters will rise from 380 in 2021 to 550 ...
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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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BBAM orders more B737 conversions from Boeing
Lessor BBAM has ordered nine more B737-800 converted freighters from Boeing as it looks to extend the life of its aircraft.The latest order brings BBAM's total B737-800BCF orders to 40 aircraft.The latest order will be the first B737-800BCF conversions completed at a new line set to open next year at ...
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Aircompany Armenia and Georgian Airlines order three Boeing 737-800BCFs
Aircompany Armenia and its partner company Georgian Airlines have ordered three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the group’s plan to add more dedicated cargo airplanes to its operations in the Caucasus region.The first 737-800BCF on order will be delivered next year, with deliveries continuing into 2024, said ...
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NewsDe Havilland Canada launches air cargo conversion solutions utilising Dash 8-400 aircraft
Dash-8-400. Photo: De Havilland Aircraft of CanadaDe Havilland Aircraft of Canada has announced the launch of three cargo conversion solutions for the Dash 8-400 aircraft.The launched solutions include Quick Change (QC), Package Freighter (PF) and Freighter with Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) configurations to address a variety of operational business models.The ...
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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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NewsST Engineering and EFW redeliver world's first A320 converted freighter to Vaayu Group
World’s first A320P2F. Photo: ST EngineeringST Engineering and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) have redelivered the first Airbus A320 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft to launch customer, Vaayu Group.The A320P2F aircraft will enter into service for new cargo airline and sub-lessee of Vaayu Pradhaan Air Express.This A320P2F aircraft is owned by the aviation asset ...
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NewsAircraft Finance Germany acquires Airbus A330-200 for conversion by EFW
A330-200 freighter section. Copyright: AirbusAircraft Finance Germany (AFG) subsidiary AFG Aviation Ireland Limited has acquired an Airbus A330-200 that will be converted into a freighter by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW).The MSN 926 aircraft was acquired from a subsidiary of French shipping giant CMA CGM on July 11, said Frankfurt-based global ...
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CALC signs up for first AEI freighter conversion
Hong Kong-based China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a contract for its first B737-800SF freighter conversion from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI).The aircraft (MSN: 30516) will commence modification at the end of July and will be redelivered to CALC in October 2022. Touch labour and maintenance requirements will ...
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NewsASL Aviation grows financial facility as its freighter fleet renewal programme advances
ASL Airlines Ireland B737-800BCF. Photo: ASL Aviation HoldingsASL Aviation Holdings has completed the extension and upsizing of its existing debt facility with Goldman Sachs as it continues with its freighter fleet renewal programme.The agreement builds on the Dublin, Ireland headquartered global aviation services group’s relationship with Goldman Sachs to ...
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NewsRaya responds to growing demand with freighter additions
Source: ST EngineeringMalaysia-based Raya Airways will lease four Airbus narrowbody Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft from ST Engineering as it looks to respond to growing demand.The tie-up will see the company lease two A320P2Fs and two A321P2Fs following the conversion of the aircraft by Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), which is the joint venture ...
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NewsVallair unveils first temporary Airbus A330-300 E Class freighter conversion
A330-300 Class-E conversion. Source: VallairVallair has unveiled what is understood to be the first ever temporary Airbus A330-300 E Class widebody freighter conversion solution at its new hangar in Châteauroux, France.Designed to bridge the gap while operators currently wait five years or more for full freighter conversion slots, this temporary ...
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Mammoth Freighters awards contract to Collins Aerospace
Mammoth Freighters has awarded Collins Aerospace a contract for its "Main Deck Cargo Handling Systems" as part of its 777 P2F conversion programme.In a LinkedIn post, Mammoth said: "The Mammoth system will share parts commonality with the 777 production freighter already in service with many operators, and most high use/high ...
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Triumph Group supports Mammoth's B777 conversions
Triumph Group's Interiors business has been awarded a contract for composite air distribution ducts on Mammoth Freighters' Boeing 777 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions.Triumph Interiors will provide manufacturing and engineering support services for Mammoth Freighters' re-designed air distribution ducting system in the cargo compartment."Supporting Mammoth Freighters, an experienced passenger to ...
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Azorra eyes Embraer freighter conversions
Florida-based lessor Azorra has expressed interest in Embraer freighter conversions.Azorra announced on June 27 that it has signed purchase agreements for the acquisition of 11 Embraer E-Jets aircraft leased to four airlines.“This acquisition further diversifies our growing portfolio and is weighted towards E195s, where we see healthy near-term demand and ...
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Embraer signs firm order for up to 10 E-Jets P2F conversions
Embraer said it has signed a firm order for up to 10 Embraer E-Jets Passenger to Freighter (P2F) conversions with an undisclosed customer.The aircraft for conversion will come from the customer's current E-Jets fleet, with deliveries starting in 2024.This is the first firm contract for Embraer's P2F after an agreement ...
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NewsTelair to supply Kansas B777-300ERCF P2F conversion cargo loading system
B777-300ERCF Photo: TelairTelair will supply the cargo loading system and floor panels for the Boeing 777-300ERCF passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion being undertaken by MRO Kansas Modification Center (KMC).KMC is developing its 777-300ERCF converted freighter in partnership with maintenance and overhaul shop NIAR WERX – a division of Wichita State ...
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NewsLessor ACS banks on growing cargo demand with six more conversions
Source: Aero Capital SolutionsLessor Aero Capital Solutions (ACS) will continue the expansion of its cargo aircraft fleet through the conversion of six Boeing B737-800 aircraft to freighters.The move will increase the firm fleet of freighters - including completed and committed - to 40 aircraft.The conversions will be completed by HAECO ...
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Mammoth Freighters’ 777-200LR gets ready for conversion
Mammoth Freighters’ 777-200LR is being prepared for the initial stages of conversion at a US facility.The Orlando, Florida-based freighter conversion company said in a LinkedIn post that the prototype will be the first of four 777-200LRMF freighter conversions that will be delivered to its launch customer Cargojet in Mississuaga, Ontario.The ...