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
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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
AEI to convert four B737-800SF for Macquarie AirFinance
Aeronautical Engineers has entered an agreement to provide aircraft lessor Macquarie AirFinance with four B737-800SF freighter conversions for e-commerce and express cargo. As one of the largest lessor owners of mature 737-800 aircraft, John Willingham, chief executive of Macquarie AirFinance, explained it makes business sense to extend their life and continue to evolve its offering. “Passenger-to-freighter conversions form a natural progression of Macquarie AirFinance’s portfolio … [Read more...] about AEI to convert four B737-800SF for Macquarie AirFinance
