passenger-to-freighter conversion
- Air Cargo
Qantas converting more aircraft for freight to meet e-commerce demand
Airbus is so pleased with its first three Airbus A321 freighter conversions that it plans to add six more of the jets.
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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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Regional cargo haulers move to convert standard passenger jets
Companies that want standard freighters from the pre-owned market are in a race to find suppliers. Raya Airways and ASL are in the door with…
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France-based Vallair introduces ‘soft’ cargo conversion for Airbus A330 jet
Vallair says it will turn passenger aircraft into light-duty freighters by clearing out the cabin so boxes can be loaded on the floor.
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Embraer notches 1st sale for E-Jet freighter conversions
Embraer is the latest manufacturer to launch a freighter conversion program for used passenger aircraft.
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Texas leasing company goes bonkers for Boeing 737-800 converted freighter
Aero Capital Solutions is a mid-tier aircraft leasing firm that has quickly gone from zero freighters to soon having 40 of them.
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Saudia selects Mammoth Freighters to convert Boeing 777s for cargo
Saudi Arabian Airlines is investing in seven 777 converted freighters as it looks ahead to strong cargo opportunities.
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Canada’s 3 largest airlines make big push in cargo
Canada isn’t a sleepy cargo destination anymore. E-commerce, cross-border and international shipping are robust, and Canadian airlines are adding freighters to meet the demand.
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Charter airline to expand cargo business with light-duty freighters
Converting passenger aircraft for cargo use is like rebuilding a house. One alternative is a quick makeover for carrying parcels in the cabin.
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WestJet revs up cargo division with 1st freighter, new chief
Canadian passenger airline WestJet is transforming itself into a hybrid passenger-freighter airline.
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