Airbus A321 freighter Tagged Articles

A large plane with patches on the fuselage where modifications were made for cargo configuration.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, October 19, 2021

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Airbus to expand freighter conversion lines to US, China

The Airbus A321 and the A330 are the new kids on the block in converting passenger planes to cargo, in a sector dominated so far…

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A white and gold cargo jet sporting the DHL livery.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, September 10, 2021

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US aerospace firm adds production line for A321 freighter conversions

Used Airbus A321s are getting a second life in the cargo arena. More companies are jumping in to do the modifications.

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Ground-level view of cargo pallets on the tarmac being loaded on a white aircaft.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, August 16, 2021

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Leasing firm to convert 18 Airbus A321 passenger jets to freighters

Aircraft leasing and management firm BBAM showed its confidence in the new Airbus A321 freighter design by placing a large order with an aftermarket shop…

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, July 9, 2021

Lufthansa’s CityLine passenger subsidiary to haul freight

Lufthansa Cargo is an early adopter of the Airbus A321 converted freighter and will use a passenger affiliate to fly the aircraft.

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A white plane with a new cargo door installed as part of conversion to a freighter.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, June 29, 2021

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ATSG ramps up to lease A321 converted freighters

The Airbus A321 is the new kid on the block when it comes to cargo aircraft. Engineering companies take retired passenger planes and transform them…

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A white plane with no markings and an outline for cutting a large cargo door in side.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, May 10, 2021

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Trans-Atlantic rivalry brews over Airbus A321 converted freighter

Airbus is competing not only against Boeing to sell small converted freighters, but it now has a new U.S. competitor in retrofitting A321s.

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A bright blue Boeing 737 with orange lettering lands on runway.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, January 21, 2021

Aircraft leasing firm BBAM pursues dual freighter strategy

BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management plans to add up to a dozen Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to its portfolio in response to high demand for…

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A white plane with a dark blue takes off.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, January 11, 2021

Titan Airways to operate world’s second A321 converted freighter

A new type of air cargo plane is entering the market to much fanfare. The Airbus A321 has many capabilities. Titan Airways is getting the…

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A white jet with red tail, Australia Post livery.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, October 27, 2020

A321 converted freighter debuts with Australia Post

The Airbus A321 is a ubiquitous people-hauler, but now Australia Post has the first freighter version of this popular aircraft.

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A plain white jet with a new cut-in cargo door outlined in frame takes off. It's an A321 converted freighter on its first test flight.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, October 20, 2020

Why the A321 converted freighter looks like a hot ticket (with video)

(Updated Oct. 260, 2020, 9 A.M. ET, with more on EFEW, Sine Draco Aviation) Questions about whether the new Airbus A321 converted freighter could generate…