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Lessor Jackson Square Aviation enters freighter segment

Interior of a cargo bay in a jetliner.

Another leasing company that previously only dealt with passenger aircraft is expanding its portfolio to include freighters and capitalize on industry projections for sustained growth in air cargo, which is heavily influenced by  momentum from e-commerce sales.

Jackson Square Aviation, an affiliate of publicly listed Japanese leasing company Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc., announced late Monday it will enter the cargo market for the first time by enlisting Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers Inc. to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/lessor-jackson-square-aviation-enters-freighter-segment

Texas leasing company goes bonkers for Boeing 737-800 converted freighter

Rear view of a commercial jet parked at the terminal with a cargo container sitting on the tarmac.

Aero Capital Solutions, which specializes in leasing midlife narrowbody aircraft, never had a freighter in its fleet during its first 10 years in business. The new investment strategy calls for 40 Boeing 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversions.

The Austin, Texas-based lessor on Monday announced its fourth order with Aeronautical Engineering Systems Inc. for an additional six conversions of the standard jet. The company initially ordered four reconfigured aircraft in October 2020, bought 10...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/texas-leasing-company-goes-bonkers-for-boeing-737-800-converted-freighter

AEI certifications enable more 737-800 converted freighter sales

A side view close up a white cargo jet with Chrono Aviation logo.

Aeronautical Engineers Inc., an aerospace engineering firm that designs and licenses kits to convert used passenger aircraft into cargo jets, has received two new certifications for its Boeing 737-800 product that open the door for more sales. 

Transport Canada has approved a supplemental type certificate for its version of the 737-800 converted freighter, the Miami-based company said Monday. 

An STC is an approval to carry out a modification on a particular aircraft type that aviation...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aei-certifications-enable-more-737-800-converted-freighter-sales

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

A Cathay Pacific A350 passenger jet takes off.

A flurry of new orders for converted and new-build freighters since Friday, as well as Boeing’s decision to establish more production lines to retrofit used passenger planes to carry cargo containers, further demonstrates investor confidence in the long-term growth prospects for air cargo.

Air Lease Corp. (NYSE: AL) announced at the Dubai Air Show that it will be the launch customer for Airbus’ large A350 freighter with an initial order for seven planes. Boeing said Emirates cargo division is...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/airbus-a350-leads-spate-of-new-orders-for-factory-converted-freighters

Freighter conversions: Boeing or the other guy?

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

Some car owners will only go to the dealer for maintenance, while others are perfectly happy with an independent mechanic. The same thinking holds true in aviation when used airplanes are turned into freighters. 

A Bulgarian air cargo company will soon start transporting packages for an express carrier with a 737-800 newly converted to carry containers instead of passengers after ditching Boeing (NYSE: BA) for a smaller engineering outfit to do the job.

Cargo Air canceled its order with Boeing...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freighter-conversions-boeing-or-the-other-guy

Why are iconic MD-80 jets being converted to freighters?

A white MD-88 aircraft with side cargo door open at night.

Many Boeing and Airbus passenger aircraft types, such as the 737-800, are being converted to freighters these days to extend their useful lifespan. But why are some carriers opting for vintage MD-80s from another era that nobody sees anymore?

The planes aren’t sleek, burn more fuel than newer planes and can be challenging for pilots to fly. Plus, the rear-mounted engines were very noisy for those sitting in the back.

It turns out these classic twinjets, known as the Super 80, are workhorses and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-are-iconic-md-80-jets-being-converted-to-freighters

Boeing expands freighter conversion lines as orders increase

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Boeing (NYSE: BA)  has opened two additional lines overseas to convert former passenger planes to freighters as orders for the 737-800 and 767-300 increase.

On Sunday, Boeing announced it had received an order from an unidentified customer to convert two 737-800s to freighters, increasing its total orders and commitments for this cargo airplane to 134. So far, Boeing has delivered 36 737-800 converted freighters to 10 global operators.

The 737-800 has become a staple among express and short-haul...

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