converted freighter Tagged Articles

Air Cargo

A large white jet is moved through the door of a large airplane hangar.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, September 22, 2021

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Mammoth Freighters invests in aerospace firm to jump-start 777 conversions

Mammoth Freighters plans to produce 777 passenger-to-freighter conversions. A new deal makes it more mammoth.

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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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A Delta Air Lines jet with white body and blue/red tail in flight, as viewed from side rear.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, September 9, 2021

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777 aircraft conversions: Mammoth Freighters takes on the ‘Big Twin’

Mammoth Freighters has deep pockets and ambitious goals for selling converted passenger planes for cargo operations.

Air Cargo

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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A big white jet with ATI lettering lifts off from runway.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorFriday, August 6, 2021

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ATSG to invest in A330 passenger-to-freighter conversions

Air Transport Services Group is like a Swiss Army knife. It flies cargo and passenger planes for other airlines, leases aircraft, does aircraft maintenance and…

Air Cargo

A white WestJet plane with aqua trim flying above the clouds and coming towards camera.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, July 13, 2021

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BBAM goes bananas for Boeing 737-800 freighter

Modern narrowbody freighters that can be reclaimed for cargo are very popular with all-cargo operators because they fit well with express networks. Leasing companies are…

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Cargo pallets on the tarmac waiting to be loaded on an Air Canada plane.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, June 14, 2021

First Air Canada freighter routes include Miami, Mexico and S. America

Air Canada is making cargo a bigger part of its business plan. It’s turning eight passenger planes into double-deck freighters.

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An unpainted Boeing 737-800 with a wider cargo door cut into the side during modification work.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, May 24, 2021

Freighter conversions: Boeing or the other guy?

Some car owners will only take their cars to the dealer for maintenance, while others are content with an independent mechanic. The choice is similar…

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Side view of a white cargo jet with the side door wide open and a dolly in the foreground.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, May 18, 2021

LATAM locks in expansion plan with Boeing 767 converted freighters

LATAM Airlines will add 10 767 passenger planes with a repair shop licensed by Boeing so they can be retrofitted to carry cargo on the…

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Inside the frame of a stripped down Boeing 737-800 being converted into a freighter.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, May 5, 2021

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Boeing, IAI expand production lines for 737, 777 freighter conversions

Aircraft conversion houses tear apart passenger aircraft, then reinforce the walls and floor so they can handle heavy cargo on the main deck. Business is…