DHL Express on 20 April ordered nine Mammoth-converted B777-200LR freighters from Jetran. The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. DHL is prioritizing the modernization of its long-haul intercontinental fleet, including the replacement of older planes. The company said ordering converted freighters with a shorter useful life provides an efficient bridge between current and new airframe technologies, like that of new … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders Mammoth-converted freighters
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ST Engineering makes headway in the US market
In an interview, Jeffrey Lam, Commercial Aerospace President at ST Engineering, talks to Payload Asia about its biggest market outside Singapore and what the prospects are for the aerospace company amidst the current business environment. Can you tell us about your US operations? What makes it a key market for ST Engineering? ST Engineering’s operations span over 50 cities in 23 states in the US, providing innovative products and solutions to commercial and government customers across … [Read more...] about ST Engineering makes headway in the US market
AMECO joins EFW for A330P2F conversions
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) and Chinese MRO service provider AMECO (Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corp) have agreed on a new collaboration to add capacity for A330P2F conversions. Under the partnership, AMECO will carry out P2F conversions as a third-party service provider for EFW’s A330P2F programme at its facilities in Chengdu, China, with the induction of a first A330 aircraft scheduled in 2023. “We look forward to cooperating with EFW to support the market demand and to … [Read more...] about AMECO joins EFW for A330P2F conversions
MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW
MNG Airlines has received its second A330P2F freighter conversion from Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) as the Istanbul-based carrier looks to expand its services and flight network amidst rising air cargo demand. The aircraft, with registration TC-MCN, is ready to take on the skies once again with commercial operations slated to start in mid-September. The widebody freighter will offer higher structural and volumetric payload capacity and will be deployed on both scheduled and charter … [Read more...] about MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW
AirAsia to grow Teleport’s fleet with three A321P2Fs
Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Berhad), plans to expand its cargo fleet with the addition of three Airbus A321 converted freighters or A321F. The three narrowbody freighters, which will be leased from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM), will be delivered in stages beginning in the first quarter of 2023 and positioned across key markets like Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. “It is a timely and strategic move on our part to … [Read more...] about AirAsia to grow Teleport’s fleet with three A321P2Fs
New commercial chief for HAECO next year
HAECO has appointed Gerald Steinhoff as chief commercial officer effective 1 January 2023. He will succeed Mr Richard Kendall who will be retiring from Swire group, the parent company of HAECO, at the end of the year. Mr Steinhoff has been the Managing Director of HÜBNER Group since 2020. Prior to that, he had extensive experience in the aviation industry covering roles in sales, business development and finance during his 13-year tenure with Lufthansa Technik AG, following 11 years in MTU … [Read more...] about New commercial chief for HAECO next year
