converted freighter Tagged Articles

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, January 20, 2022

AEI certifications enable more 737-800 converted freighter sales

Aeronautical Engineering takes used planes and turns them into cargo configuration. More countries are approving a new design for its 737-800 freighter.

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A white plane heading up in the sky with visible patches on fuselage from retrofit work. View from rear.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorThursday, December 9, 2021

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Here comes the Airbus A320 converted freighter

The A321 passenger-to-freighter aircraft is only a year old. Now its sister, the A320, is transitioning to an all-cargo configuration too.

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A Qantas jetliner with white body and red tail on the ground.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, December 7, 2021

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E-commerce spurs Qantas to convert A330 jets for cargo operation

Qantas and Air Canada are pioneers in swapping older passenger planes from their fleets and turning them into full-time cargo haulers.

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Close up photo from side of an Emirates jet, with cargo being loaded in door.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorWednesday, November 17, 2021

Emirates invests in converted and new 777 freighters

Cargo airlines and leasing companies are sucking up small and midsize freighters converted from passenger configuration. Here come the big boys.

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A white jet with blue tail, Cargojet lettering with wheels down coming into for landing.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, November 16, 2021

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Mammoth Freighters to convert first 777s for Cargojet

Cargojet is the launch customer for Mammoth Freighters, which turns used passenger planes into full-time cargo haulers.

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A Cathay Pacific A350 passenger jet takes off.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, November 15, 2021

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Airbus A350 leads spate of new orders for factory, converted freighters

The air cargo market is sizzling. Carriers need more planes and investments are pouring in for new and converted freighters.

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Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, November 9, 2021

Cargo attracts small European passenger airlines

A handful of small airlines want a piece of the action in air cargo, which continues to grow at a robust pace.

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

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, October 19, 2021

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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An EVA Air A330 on the tarmac with a bod of water in the background.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorTuesday, October 5, 2021

Israeli aerospace firm launches cargo conversion program for Airbus A330

More air cargo operators are interested in flying the Airbus A330 as a converted freighter and Israel Aircraft Industries has jumped in to produce them.

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