Israel Aerospace Industries
- Air Cargo
Freighter conversions: More wins for 737-800 as Airbus finishes 1st A320
Boeing, Airbus and independent aviation engineering companies are trying to meet demand for converting standard passenger jets to cargo configuration.
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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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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…
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777 ‘Big Twin’ program reaches key stage for cargo conversion
The Big Twin is the nickname for the Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion aircraft. It’s big, has two engines and is getting ready for metal cutting.
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GECAS to lease first 777-300 converted freighters to Kalitta Air
Kalitta Air’s order of 777 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft is an industry first.
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Boeing expands freighter conversion lines as orders increase
The 737-800 and 767-300 passenger planes are ripe for converting to all-cargo configurations due to their age and capabilities. Boeing is adding extra capacity to…
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GECAS stocks up on 737-800 converted freighters
GE Capital Aviation Services now has 74 orders for Boeing to convert versatile, narrow-body passenger planes for express and e-commerce services.
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DHL prepares three 767 passenger planes for freight operations
The global air cargo carrier has tasked Israel Aerospace Industries with converting the planes to all-cargo configuration.
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GECAS readies 777-300 freighter conversion program
For aircraft lessor GECAS, the “Big Twin” doesn’t refer to a large person. It’s a big twin-engine passenger plane that’s being turned into a cargo…
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