Precision Aircraft Solutions has announced the completion of its sixth Precision B757-200 P2F conversion of the year for European Air Transport Leipzig Airline (EAT), the largest of three airlines with dedicated service to the European, Middle Eastern and North African networks of DHL Express. “We are very proud of DHL Express’ continued confidence in the Precision product,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Each redelivery is a symbol of our commitment to fulfilling our customers’ … [Read more...] about Precision completes 6th conversion for DHL Express
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China’s lastest cargo carrier gets green light
Guangzhou-based China Air Cargo has provisionally secured its Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The CAAC announced its decision on 7 November saying that once all formalities are completed, the cargo carrier will be able to operate domestic Chinese (including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan) as well as international cargo flights. The carrier has been given the green light to induct two B757-200Fs which it converted earlier this year, as … [Read more...] about China’s lastest cargo carrier gets green light
Precision bags eight new B757-200 conversion orders from China
Precision Aircraft Solutions has received a total of eight new orders for B757-200PCF passenger-to-freighter conversions—two from new airline, China Air Cargo Corp and eight from China Postal Airlines, based in Beijing. “We believe the Precision freighter and our full-service engineering team add tremendous value to any fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “So to have been selected by a well-established carrier and an all-new airline for multiple aircraft is an honor.” Precision … [Read more...] about Precision bags eight new B757-200 conversion orders from China
China Postal signs for 10 Next-Gen B737 BCFs
China Postal Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) and joins China’s Hangzhou-based YTO Airlines (which ordered 15 of the aircraft) as a launch customer for the BCF programme which has yet to be formally launched. China Postal also purchased seven B757-200s that the airline plans to convert into freighters, making this the largest purchase order in the airline's history. "This is a historic order both for China Postal and … [Read more...] about China Postal signs for 10 Next-Gen B737 BCFs
ST Aero adds 15-pallet B757-200 conversion
ST Aerospace has announced it will launch the development of a new 15-pallet cargo configuration for its B757-200 freighter conversion programme which will incorporate winglets on the aircraft. Including this new configuration, ST Aerospace now offers a full suite of B757 freighter conversions, including: 8-pallet cargo-passenger combination configuration with a class E forward cargo compartment; 14.5-pallet cargo configuration with rigid barrier; and a 15-pallet cargo configuration with rigid … [Read more...] about ST Aero adds 15-pallet B757-200 conversion