Aircraft lessor and mature asset specialist Vallair has unveiled the first-ever E Class widebody freighter conversion capability for the Airbus A330-300 at its brand new state-of-the-art mega hangar in Châteauroux, France. This innovative cargo solution is the result of a joint investment between France-based companies Vallair and UUDS, which is Part 21 certified. The company said it is designed to bridge the gap while operators currently wait 5 years or more for full freighter conversion … [Read more...] about France starts own A330 cargo conversion programme
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Vallair delivers its third A321 freighter
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to the support of both operators and lessors, and launch customer of the A321 freighter conversion (A321F), has delivered its third Airbus A321 freighter, bearing serial number 1017. This aircraft follows two Airbus A321Fs already delivered by Vallair that are presently in operation: MSN835 delivered in October 2020 and MSN 891 delivered in June 2021. As the first ever Airbus A321 cargo conversion aircraft to have been inducted in China, … [Read more...] about Vallair delivers its third A321 freighter
Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
Press release Vallair has augmented its MRO capability with the introduction of in-house NDT (non-destructive testing). The capability will not only be available at its specialist MRO facility in Montpellier and the aerostructure repair shop in Châteauroux, but also away from these locations worldwide, with both Form 1 and 8130 release available. NDT techniques are necessary to determine whether an aircraft is airworthy. It is a broad category of inspection techniques, and is an important … [Read more...] about Vallair augments MRO capability with in-house NDT
PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
In this week's global wrap, we look back at week 24 to see the latest developments in the air cargo and wider aviation industry, including the recent step taken by the EU and US to preserve a level playing field between its main aircraft manufacturers. We also feature Worldwide Flight Services' operations centre at CDG to monitor cargo handling in EMEAA, as well as American Airlines and Finnair Cargo as they go online on CargoAi and cargo.one. We round up this week's wrap with B2B updates from … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
In week 14 of the Global Wrap, we feature new pharma facilities from leading forwarders, Rickenbacker's milestone with Emirates, as well as the first A320neo in Taiwan, new features on Amarex website and new model types for Vallair's MRO services. Here's the wrap from week 13. Paris, France: Bolloré Logistics' new pharma unit at CDG hub Bolloré Logistics is reinforcing its logistics resources for healthcare with an 800-sqm extension of a pharmaceutical unit at its hub in Roissy … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
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