Even as global air freight volumes continue to rise and the express and retail market balloons, freighter operators have been zooming in on converted narrowbody aircraft. Sharang G reports on the booming P2F market. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showed that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 11.4 per cent in July 2017 compared to the same period a year ago: Fourth time in five months … [Read more...] about Lean is in
FREIGHTER SUPPLEMENT
Precision bags 8 China B757-200 conversions
Precision Aircraft Solutions has received a total of eight new orders for B757-200PCF passenger-tofreighter conversions—two from new airline, China Air Cargo Corp and eight from China Postal Airlines, based in Beijing. “We believe the Precision freighter and our full-service engineering team add tremendous value to any fl eet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “So to have been selected by a well-established carrier and an all-new airline for multiple aircraft is an honor.” Precision … [Read more...] about Precision bags 8 China B757-200 conversions
AEI wins VALLAIR B737-400SF P2Fs
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract with European-based aviation asset management company, Vallair, to provide it with four 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversions. All of the conversions will be modified by Commercial Jet’s Dothan, Alabama facility with the first one commencing in May 2016, followed by the remaining three modifi cations in June, July and September of this year. The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that … [Read more...] about AEI wins VALLAIR B737-400SF P2Fs
PACAVI confi rms fi rst A320/321 P2F orders
PACAVI Group chief executive Stephan Hollmann reported on the progress of the company’s first-to-market Airbus A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme today, confirming first orders for the PACAVI Freighter LITE. Customers include Colt Aviation/ Colt Cargo, Norwegian company Airline Management AS, and two more companies that cannot be revealed yet. An additional launch order has been issued by an undisclosed leasing customer. Brazil-based Colt has ordered two converted … [Read more...] about PACAVI confi rms fi rst A320/321 P2F orders
AEI wins order for two B737-400SF conversions
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced the signing of a contract with Automatic to provide the company with two 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversions. The two aircraft, both built in 1993 are standard gross weight aircraft and will be modified by Commercial Jet’s Miami,FL facility. The freighters will be re-delivered to Automatic in September 2016 and January 2017, respectively. The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that offers … [Read more...] about AEI wins order for two B737-400SF conversions