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NewsTAM delivers 25th Saab 340 cargo conversion
The Saab 340 msn 336 was previously operated in full passenger configuration by Seaborne Airlines of Puerto Rico. Photo: TAM, Täby Air MaintenanceSweden-based TAM, Täby Air Maintenance has delivered its 25th Saab 340 cargo conversion to global lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital.The aircraft (a 340B with msn 336), not yet painted ...
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EFW delivers Lufthansa destined A321 freighter to BBAM
Conversion firm EFW has delivered its third A321 converted freighter to lessor BBAM.EFW said the aircraft (D-AEUC) will soon make its way to Munich to enter service as Lufthansa's first A321 freighter.The aircraft will be flown by Lufthansa City Line on behalf of Lufthansa Cargo.The aircraft can transport more than ...
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NewsAerSale signs up for more B757 cargo conversions
Source: PrecisionAircraft lessor AerSale has placed an order for six additional B757-200 conversions from Precision.The deal includes four options and brings AerSales total number of commitments with Precision to 16.AerSale began converting its first 757-200 in January 2021, and the sixth unit will be inducted this month.Later this year, AerSale ...
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321 Precision expands conversion capacity through HAECO
321 Precision Conversions will expand its capacity through an agreement with HAECO Xiamen as it looks to meet high demand for A321 conversions.The A321 aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion work will be performed at HAECO Xiamen’s facility, beginning in February 2022.Meanwhile, HAECO Americas commences conversion services to 321 Precision Conversions at its ...
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News321 Precision Conversions receives A321-200PCF conversions order
Copyright: tratong/ ShutterstockA joint venture (JV) formed by Zetland Capital Partners and Greenwich Highland Aviation (GHA) has secured four A321-200PCF conversion slots with 321 Precision Conversions.These four A321-200PCF conversions follow an order by the JV for two aircraft, MSN 1438 and MSN 1953, which will be introduced early this year ...
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NewsEFW delivers its first A330 conversion
Source: ST EngineeringConversion house EFW has delivered its first Airbus A330-200 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft to Altavair, which will in turn lease the aircraft to Mas Air.The redelivered freighter is the first of a series of A330P2F conversions that EFW is carrying out for Altavair. This order includes both the ...
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Canada approves AEI's B737-800SF conversions
Transport Canada Civil Aviation has approved conversion firm Aeronautical Engineers, Inc’s (AEI) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion.Last month, AEI announced a contract to provide Chrono Aviation with a B737-800SF freighter conversion, which represents AEI’s first Canadian-based customer.The AEI converted B737-800SF freighter offers a maindeck ...
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Aerovista to convert A321s to freighters
Dubai-based lessor Aerovista has contracted 321 Precision to convert two A321-200 aircraft into a freighter configuration.The two aircraft, MSNs 1451 and 1503 are scheduled to induct during the first and second quarters of next year.Building upon their previous individual experience of leasing, trading, and converting narrowbody aircraft, Aerovista has been ...
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AEI gains ETOPS approval for B737-800 freighter conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc has received ETOPS 180 approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its B737-800SF freighter conversion.The ETOPS 180 approval allows the B737-800SF freighter to fly 180-minute extended operations over water and remote regions.Without ETOPS approval aircraft must be within 60 minutes flying time of an airport ...
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NewsTAM starts first market Saab 2000 cargo conversion
TAM is converting the high-speed turboprop Saab 2000 regional airliner into cargo configuration. Photo: TAM, Täby Air MaintenanceSwedish company Täby Air Maintenance (TAM) is converting the high-speed turboprop Saab 2000 regional airliner into cargo configuration, to offer commercially for the first time.The conversion project is spearheaded in close collaboration with ...
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New freighters square up for heavyweight contest
With Boeing 747 production finally set to close – as the last 747-8 freighters are delivered to Atlas Air – heavy cargo twinjets will open up an entirely new battlefront between the two major airframers in 2022.Airbus and Boeing might not agree on much, but their commercial outlook for the ...
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NewsAviaAM Leasing P2F conversion gathers pace
AviaAM Leasing’s passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion project. Photo: Avia Solutions GroupAviaAM Leasing’s is continuing apace with its recent entry into a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion project, which includes the Boeing 737-800 series and a commitment to convert 25 aircraft of different types over the next four years.The global aviation leasing and trading ...
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Qantas to add more converted freighters to meet soaring demand
Qantas will continue to expand its freighter fleet through the conversion of two Airbus A330 aircraft as it looks to meet e-commerce demand.One of the converted widebody freighters will be used in Qantas Freight’s international network, while the other will be a new addition to the dedicated fleet that serves ...
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FlightService secures A330 and A340 freighter conversion kits
AELF FlightService (FlightService) has purchased ten Medius passenger to freighter (PTF) conversion kits from aviation engineering group Avensis Aviation.FlightService is a commercial aircraft leasing company and ACMI/Charter provider of passenger and freighter aircraft.Operated by sister company, Malta-based Maleth Aero, FlightService will work with Avensis to convert its Airbus A330 and ...
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NewsCargojet the launch customer for Mammoth's B777 conversion programme
Source: MammothCargojet Airways will be the launch customer for Mammoth Freighters' B777-200LR freighter conversion programme.The Canada-based lessor and operator has initially signed up for two B777-200LRMF freighters, with options two -300ERMFs and two additional -200LRMFs.The first aircraft (MSN 29742) is expected to begin the conversion process in mid-2022 with delivery ...
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NewsBoeing to open new conversion lines as Icelease orders B737BCFs
Source: BoeingBoeing will open three new B737-800BCF conversion lines on the back of rising cargo demand.The company will open one conversion line at Boeing's London Gatwick Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility and two conversion lines in 2023 at KF Aerospace MRO in Kelowna.Earlier this year, Boeing announced it would ...
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Emirates Skycargo to expand freighter fleet with $1bn investment
Emirates SkyCargo will add two new production freighters and convert four passenger aircraft in response to rising cargo demand.The Dubai-hubbed carrier signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for two B777Fs that will join its fleet in 2022 and also convert four of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters ...
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NewsEastern appoints Ebanks to oversee B777 cargo conversions
Mark Ebanks. Source: Eastern AirlinesEastern Air Holdings has appointed Mark Ebanks as executive vice president – aircraft management and leasing to oversee the conversion of its express freighter fleet.Ebanks will lead the development of aircraft leasing and asset management business operations, the company said.He will also oversee the transition and ...
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GA Telesis returns for six more B737-800 conversions
GA Telesis has placed an order for an additional six B737-800SF freighter conversions with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI).The first aircraft of this new order will commence modification in March 2022, and all modification and maintenance requirements will be performed by the authorized AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet.The remaining aircraft are ...
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Conversions in demand as all-cargo flights continue to soar
Demand for freighter conversions is expected to remain strong over the coming years as the number of freighter flights surges compared with pre-pandemic levels.The latest figures from consultant IBA show that in September there were 132,000 freighter flights compared with 95,000 during the same month in 2019.IBA added that at ...