Bulgarian cargo operator Compass Cargo Airlines has taken delivery of its first narrowbody freighter on lease with commercial aviation company GA Telesis. The aircraft, a B737-800SF (registered MSN 28826) converted freighter, is the first plane to enter the airline’s fleet. GA Telesis acquired the jet through its leasing, investment, financing & trading (LIFT) group, with the passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion done at Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) conversion center in … [Read more...] about Bulgarian cargo airline gets first B737-800SF on GA Telesis
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
Hong Kong-based aircraft parts distribution and MRO services provider Topcast has appointed new directors for sales and legal with immediate effect. Karen Koh (picture on the right) will be the new regional sales director for Asia, whilst Rachel Leung will join the group as legal and compliance director. Based in Singapore, Koh will lead the Asia team to further propel the company’s market share in the region. Karen is a veteran of the aviation business with more than 12 years of … [Read more...] about Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
Press release Vallair has augmented its MRO capability with the introduction of in-house NDT (non-destructive testing). The capability will not only be available at its specialist MRO facility in Montpellier and the aerostructure repair shop in Châteauroux, but also away from these locations worldwide, with both Form 1 and 8130 release available. NDT techniques are necessary to determine whether an aircraft is airworthy. It is a broad category of inspection techniques, and is an important … [Read more...] about Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
HAECO completes B737-800SF conversion for Air Incheon
HAECO Xiamen has successfully completed its first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion as an authorised conversion centre for Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI). The aircraft (MSN 29917) was redelivered to aircraft lessor Aviation Holdings III Investments, which will be operated by South Korean cargo airline Air Incheon. Also read: HAECO extends partnership with China Airlines In March, the lessor expressed three additional orders for AEI's B737-800SF freighter conversion, … [Read more...] about HAECO completes B737-800SF conversion for Air Incheon
Lufthansa Cargo to bring in converted A321s next year
Lufthansa Cargo is planning to expand its cargo capacity and is set to add more space for intra-Europe shipments with the introduction of A321 freighter conversions starting next year. The move comes amidst an ecommerce boom which has seen consumers expecting shorter delivery times for their online purchases and more demand for air freight connections within the region. Lufthansa plans to convert two A321 passenger aircraft into permanent freighters, which will be operated by its regional … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo to bring in converted A321s next year
Air cargo brings the party to conversions, aircraft leasing
The relentless growth of e-commerce and a change in consumer behaviour, with more people buying online has created what some would say a renewed interest in purchasing freighters and converting older passenger aircraft for cargo use. Whilst reports say 90 percent of freighters around the globe are Boeing jets, Airbus thinks its conversion programme for the widebody A330 and narrowbody jets like the A321 and A320 is set to take a piece of the former’s share in freighter operations … [Read more...] about Air cargo brings the party to conversions, aircraft leasing
