Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Aviation Group has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Incheon International Airport and MRO services provider Sharp Technics K to establish a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion site for the B777-ERSF (Big Twin) in South Korea. Under the agreement, IAI will convert six B777-300ER and B777-200LR per year, starting in 2024. The conversion specialist forecasts more P2F facilities being established given the expected rise in demand for wide-body … [Read more...] about IAI, Incheon Airport to establish B777P2F conversion facility
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Topcast inks Honeywell deal to support B737NG in China
Topcast Aviation Supplies Co., Ltd. (TOPCAST) and Honeywell Aerospace signed a five-year distributor agreement in March 2021, covering the exclusive distribution of mechanical components, including the starter generator, mechanical systems, and air and thermal line-replacement units (LRUs), on Boeing 737NG aircraft in Mainland China. This cooperation is set to lead the way with the delivery of Honeywell’s aftermarket mechanical products. Mainland China is the second largest region for the … [Read more...] about Topcast inks Honeywell deal to support B737NG in China
IAI: Independence Day flyover and ‘Big Twin’ progress
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will hold a unique ‘flyover’ to salute the state of Israel and its citizens on the country’s 73rd Independence Day, scheduled today, 15 April between 12:00 and 14:30 (local time). The company is drafting its cargo conversion prototypes for the B777 and B767, along with two G280 executive jets, which the company makes for Gulfstream. The three aircraft will fly over dozens of towns and villages from the north to south of Israel, which would be an … [Read more...] about IAI: Independence Day flyover and ‘Big Twin’ progress
EFW takes two A330P2F conversion orders for MNG
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
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
