passenger-to-freighter conversion
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Air Cargo
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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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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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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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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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.
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Eastern Airlines enters air cargo market with ‘freighter-light’ model
Most all-cargo carriers that buy used passenger planes rebuild them for heavy cargo. Easter Airlines has a quicker, cheaper idea.
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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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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…
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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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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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