The newest player to enter the freighter conversion arena for Boeing’s 777 widebody jet, Mammoth Freighters, has gotten its first order from Ontario-based Cargojet Airways, who will be the launch customer for its new 777-200LR freighter. The two have inked a sales agreement for two initial 777-200LRMF freighters with options for two more 300ERMFs and two additional 200LRMFs of the Boeing widebody type. MSN 29742, formerly from Delta Airlines and the first aircraft to be delivered to … [Read more...] about Cargojet picks Mammoth Freighters for 777F conversion
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Emirates invests US$1 billion to boost cargo operations
Emirates announced that it will invest AED3.6 billion (US$ 1 billion) to provide more air cargo capacity. It revealed the order for two new Boeing 777 freighters and conversion orders for four of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft. The new orders are expected to arrive next year, whilst the widebody freighter conversions will take some time between 2023 and 2024, the carrier noted. Emirates SkyCargo, who was the launch customer of the widebody freighter in 2009, has signed a … [Read more...] about Emirates invests US$1 billion to boost cargo operations
IAI to convert 10 B737-800s for World Star Aviation
IAI's Aviation Group has signed an agreement with aircraft lessor World Star Aviation to convert 10 B737-800 passenger aircraft to cargo configuration. The orders come with an option for 10 more. The narrow-body jets will be converted at IAI's partially-owned Chinese subsidiary Bedek Lingyun (Yichang) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or Belinco in China’s central province of Hubei as well as other locations. Executive vice president and general manager of IAI Aviation Group, Shmuel Kuzi, … [Read more...] about IAI to convert 10 B737-800s for World Star Aviation
ST Engineering hands out more scholarships in Florida
Press release In continued support of the local community and aviation industry in Escambia County, Florida, ST Engineering today announced the expansion of the Pensacola Mayor’s Scholarship, from four to eight recipients each year starting 2022. Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive US$2,500 each, to be used in support of their education in an aviation-related post-secondary program. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic performance and financial … [Read more...] about ST Engineering hands out more scholarships in Florida
IAI marks milestone in B777-300ER cargo conversion
Israel Aerospace Industries' Aviation Group is marking a significant milestone in the process of converting the first Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, cutting an opening in the hull to install a cargo door. The part of the cabin removed from the aircraft is 7 meters long and a third of the aircraft’s circumference. This important milestone comes shortly after the beginning of the aircraft’s structural modification, a process that will take approximately 130 days, at the end of which the passenger … [Read more...] about IAI marks milestone in B777-300ER cargo conversion
ST Engineering names new boss for North America unit
Press release ST Engineering this week announced the appointment of Timothy (Tim) J. McBride as president of ST Engineering North America for its US headquarters in Alexandria, VA, effective 1 November. The US is the Group’s single largest market outside of Singapore, and contributes about a quarter of total revenue. “We are delighted to have Tim join our senior management team at an important phase of ST Engineering’s growth journey. Tim brings with him a deep understanding of the … [Read more...] about ST Engineering names new boss for North America unit
