Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on 17 April signed an agreement with Sharp Technics K and Incheon International Airport Corporation, to establish a facility for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft ,dubbed the Big Twin, in South Korea. IAI said the move comes amidst ‘expected’ demand for wide-body freighter aircraft capable of long-haul flights, such as the 777, which can carry up to 100 tonnes when converted for cargo use. IAI signed a cooperation … [Read more...] about South Korea to develop 777F conversion facility
Aircraft Manufacturers
Airbus China’s Tianjin facility delivers first A321neo
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its final assembly line in Tianjin, China, to Juneyao Air. The aircraft was commissioned at the Chinese facility in November last year and will join Juneyao Air’s existing fleet of A320, A321 and B787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline is a subsidiary company of Shanghai Juneyao, one of China's top private companies. It operates domestic and international passenger flights, carrying cargo and mail on the belly. The aircraft … [Read more...] about Airbus China’s Tianjin facility delivers first A321neo
Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
Saudi's latest airline Riyadh Air on 14 March announced a multi-billion deal with US manufacturer Boeing with an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes. This unprecedented order coming from the new airline, comprising 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 more of the same type, could reflect a strong signal of Saudia Arabia’s intent to become a global aviation hub. The new airline was officially launched earlier last week and could serve as a lever to help fulfill … [Read more...] about Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
Apex Logistics International is set to offer air cargo capacity on the last 747-8 freighter to come out of a Boeing production facility as part of a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. Parent company Kuehne+Nagel said the last ‘Queen of the Sky’ will be deployed on transpacific routes to strengthen intra-Asia connectivity. The delivery of the last Boeing 747-8F, under the name ‘Empower.’ was presented to the public during an official ceremony at Boeing’s Everett facility in … [Read more...] about Apex Logistics welcomes last Queen freighter
Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
The 747 has played a key role in Boeing's history of aerospace leadership. On 6 December, the last produced widebody aircraft bid adieu to the widebody factory in Everett, Washington. The production of the world's first twin-aisle airplane, also known as the queen of the sky, started in 1967 and the first aircraft entered service in 1970. For 54 years, Boeing built a total of 1,574 airplanes of this type. At 250 ft 2 in (76.2 m), the 747-8 is the longest commercial aircraft in service. The … [Read more...] about Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
Malaysia grants STC approval for AEI’s B737-800SF
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) last week received approval for its STC (ST02690LA) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia for the company's 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI is currently the only conversion company to have ETOPS 180 approval on the 737-800 freighter conversion, which offers a main deck payload of up to 52,700 lbs. (23,904 kg). The company is also capable of converting all 737-800 line number aircraft including those with Flat Aft Pressure … [Read more...] about Malaysia grants STC approval for AEI’s B737-800SF
