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
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
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
Cathay adds ‘preighter’ capacity for Asia, transpacific routes
Cathay Pacific Cargo is converting two more Boeing 777 passenger aircraft to carry cargo on the floor of the passenger cabins, which will bring the airline’s ‘preighter’ fleet to six. The Hong Kong flag carrier said the move follows concerns about capacity ahead of the peak season. It added that despite more belly capacity across Americas and Europe with passenger services slowly recovering and some airlines withdrawing freighter operations, the picture is not so rosy for Asia Pacific, as … [Read more...] about Cathay adds ‘preighter’ capacity for Asia, transpacific routes
HAECO extends partnership with China Airlines
HAECO ITM Limited announced today that the company has extended its long-standing agreement with China Airlines (CAL) to provide inventory technical management support for the airline’s expanding Boeing 777 fleet until 2029. The agreement includes the addition of six 777F aircraft, with the first two delivered in December 2020 and the remainder set to enter service by 2023. The contract extension covers component MRO, repair management, component pooling, component engineering, consumable … [Read more...] about HAECO extends partnership with China Airlines
