Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to the support of both operators and lessors, and launch customer of the A321 freighter conversion (A321F), has delivered its third Airbus A321 freighter, bearing serial number 1017. This aircraft follows two Airbus A321Fs already delivered by Vallair that are presently in operation: MSN835 delivered in October 2020 and MSN 891 delivered in June 2021. As the first ever Airbus A321 cargo conversion aircraft to have been inducted in China, … [Read more...] about Vallair delivers its third A321 freighter
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
Catching up with IAI on cargo conversions and new orders
Israel-based aviation group Israel Aerospace Industries has been busy expanding its commercial operations across the globe with planned conversion sites from north Asia to the middle east. Its most recent is an agreement with MRO service provider Etihad Engineering to establish its own Abu Dhabi passenger-to-freighter conversion site for twin-engine Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft. IAI said the new conversion centre will use the airline’s maintenance centre in Abu Dhabi, and will offer cargo … [Read more...] about Catching up with IAI on cargo conversions and new orders
Precision Aircraft on freighter conversions and more
Amidst a surge in e-commerce shipments and lack of belly capacity, cargo operators, lessors, and investors are now looking at converting narrowbody freighters as a more long-term strategic investment. But with only a handful of players capable and authorised to make such modifications, one of the issues is where do we find the capacity to convert these orders? In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Zach Young, director of sales and marketing of Precision Aircraft as he gives us a rundown of the … [Read more...] about Precision Aircraft on freighter conversions and more
Topcast: Looking ahead of future MRO market
Hong Kong-headquartered parts distributor and MRO provider Topcast has been busy as of late expanding its portfolio with new supplier partnerships and building its team of experts to provide better service for its business partners in the mainland. With China's MRO sector expected to grow in the next 10 years, the company’s chief executive, Steven Pearson, says there will definitely be a need to expand the support infrastructure both organically and with new entrants. “As the market continues … [Read more...] about Topcast: Looking ahead of future MRO market
321 Precision taps HAECO for A321-200PCF work
HAECO America has signed an agreement with 321 Precision Conversions to provide heavy maintenance and structural modifications for its Airbus A321 aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversions. HAECO says extensive interior and exterior modifications will be made to convert the aircraft from passenger to cargo use, which will be performed at its Lake City, Florida facility starting next year. Also read: HAECO, Aeroflot ink component maintenance deal Gary Warner, President of 321 Precision … [Read more...] about 321 Precision taps HAECO for A321-200PCF work
Meet the new VP of HAECO’s commercial team for EMEA
HAECO announced in early September that its newly formed commercial division is now up and running. Four regional commercial teams are now in place in Asia Pacific, China, EMEA (or Europe, Middle East and Africa) and the Americas, who will market and sell the company's full range of products and services covering air frames, cabin, components and engines. Completing the list of commercial vice presidents to lead the different regions is Klaus-Peter Leinauer, who will be in charge of EMEA. … [Read more...] about Meet the new VP of HAECO’s commercial team for EMEA
