Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus, struck a contract with Turkish cargo carrier MNG Airlines for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion of two A330-300 aircraft. The first A330 aircraft has been inducted for conversion on 1 April, whilst modifications for the second aircraft will commence in 2022. Conversions will be carried out at EFW’s facility in Dresden, Germany. The two new converted freighters will complement MNG Airline’s current Airbus … [Read more...] about EFW takes two A330P2F conversion orders for MNG
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
Topcast, AmSafe Bridport ‘tie-up’ to boost air cargo
Hong Kong-based aircraft parts distributor Topcast has announced a new distributor agreement with textile manufacturer AmSafe Bridport as it aims to enhance its commercial after-market products for air cargo service providers in Asia Pacific. The supplier tie-up is expected to expand the company’s product portfolio to provide approved and certified cargo restraints and protection systems for commercial aviation, including, bellyhold and bulk cargo nets, barrier nets and cargo liner … [Read more...] about Topcast, AmSafe Bridport ‘tie-up’ to boost air cargo
HAECO plans for the long term with a more global view
Last month aircraft engineering and maintenance specialist HAECO announced it will establish a new ‘centralised’ commercial team, as it aims to expand capabilities, service and product offerings to a worldwide customer base. Leading the team as chief commercial officer is Richard Kendall, who was previously the group director for airframe services. With over 36 years as part of the Swire group, Richard has moved up management roles, including heading the company’s HAESL engine MRO joint … [Read more...] about HAECO plans for the long term with a more global view
AEI to convert four more B737-400SF for Mexican airline
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will convert four additional B737-400SFs for Aeronaves TSM, bringing its total number of orders from the Mexican airline for the same aircraft type to seven. AEI says production slots and aircraft MSNs for this order have yet to be announced but modification works will be performed by authorised conversion centre Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama. Aeronaves TSM placed two conversion orders for the B737-400SF in early March, the first of which will … [Read more...] about AEI to convert four more B737-400SF for Mexican airline
Vallair bids adieu to B737-400F as M Jets enters air cargo
Vallair has handed down its last B737-400 freighter to Malaysian charter operator M Jets and will now focus on the A321, B737NG and ATR variants on freighter conversions. The aircraft, registered MSN 26605, was converted in 2018 by PEMCO Conversions and will be the first freighter in M Jets’ fleet, which will be operated under the brand Kargo Xpress. Vallair confirmed it will continue to offer legacy support for the aircraft variant. “The B737-400 is long established as a successful … [Read more...] about Vallair bids adieu to B737-400F as M Jets enters air cargo
AEI nabs deal to convert three MD-88SFs for USA Jet
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract to provide Michigan-based regional carrier USA Jet Airlines with three AEI MD-88SF freighter conversions, with further option to convert three more of the same aircraft type. The conversions are part of a significant expansion in domestic air capacity that the airline’s parent company Ascent Global Logistics is investing in over a multiyear period. The MD-88SF freighter conversion features additional pallet positions and greater … [Read more...] about AEI nabs deal to convert three MD-88SFs for USA Jet
