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Airbus ‘future and evolution of ATSG’: A look into A330 conversion

In August, Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) announced plans to purchase and convert 20 passenger Airbus 330s to lease to its express delivery operators. Germany-based aerospace manufacturer EFW won the contract and will begin those conversions in July 2023. 

At first glance, ATSG’s deeper investment in the Airbus family is a simple story of modernization as the A330’s medium widebody presents a fine alternative to the Boeing 767-300, which only has a limited amount of feedstock availability.

“W...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/airbus-future-and-evolution-of-atsg-a-look-into-a330-conversion

US aerospace firm adds production line for A321 freighter conversions

A white and gold cargo jet sporting the DHL livery.

The U.S. subsidiary of Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. (HAECO) said it will convert Airbus A321 passenger aircraft into freighters under license to 321 Precision Conversions, which has designed the retrofit kit and received regulatory approval for the structural modifications.

HAECO Americas said it will carry out structural modifications on the A321s at its recently expanded facility in Lake City, Florida, beginning in January. 

It is the third maintenance and repair company partnering with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/us-aerospace-firm-adds-production-line-for-a321-freighter-conversions

Leasing firm to convert 18 Airbus A321 passenger jets to freighters

Ground-level view of cargo pallets on the tarmac being loaded on a white aircaft.

Aircraft leasing company BBAM Limited Partnership on Monday placed the largest order to date for the new Airbus A321 converted freighter, which is attracting growing attention from express delivery companies and airlines supporting parcel networks that are experiencing rapid growth in e-commerce business.

The San Francisco-based leasing services provider said it signed a contract with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture between original equipment manufacturer Airbus and Singapore’s ST...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/leasing-firm-to-convert-18-airbus-a321-passenger-jets-to-freighters

ST Engineering forms freighter-leasing joint venture

A white jet with red tail takes off.

ST Engineering, a global technology defense and engineering group based in Singapore, on Tuesday announced an agreement with state-owned investment company Temasek Holdings to establish a joint venture for leasing freighter aircraft. 

The company’s aircraft and engine leasing unit, which currently manages passenger aircraft, is expanding its scope because of the strong outlook for the air cargo market, which is experiencing record-high freighter utilization, rapid growth in e-commerce demand and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/st-engineering-forms-freighter-leasing-joint-venture

Trans-atlantic rivalry brews over Airbus A321 converted freighter

A white plane with no markings and an outline for cutting a large cargo door in side.

A second manufacturer is gearing up to produce Airbus A321 converted freighters in the U.S. this summer, taking on a European engineering firm that is gaining sales momentum eight months after entering the market in the single-aisle freighter segment where the Boeing 737-800 has a three-year head start. 

The two companies will compete head-to-head as well as against the Boeing product. Aviation experts say the A321 is highly desirable for express delivery and regional air cargo operations. 

On...

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Titan Airways to operate world’s second A321 converted freighter

A white plane with a dark blue takes off.

Titan Airways last week received the first of three Airbus A321 converted passenger freighters ordered from an Airbus engineering affiliate. The U.K. charter airline is the second carrier to add the aircraft to its fleet since the plane began initial production last fall.

ST Engineering in Singapore carried out the modification. The aircraft was previously operated by Thomas Cook Airlines, which went under last year, according to Titan’s website.

The A321 enters the market at an opportune time....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/titan-airways-to-operate-worlds-second-a321-converted-freighter

Why the A321 converted freighter looks like a hot ticket (with video)

A plain white jet with a new cut-in cargo door outlined in frame takes off. It's an A321 converted freighter on its first test flight.

Questions about whether the new Airbus A321 converted freighter could generate orders and catch up to the Boeing 737-800, which has a three-year head start in the express delivery market, are quickly dissipating.

Aircraft trading and leasing company Vallair announced Tuesday that Miami-based Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has signed a prospective deal to lease 10 converted A321 freighters, with first delivery expected by the third quarter of 2021. All 10 are expected to be in revenue service...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/why-the-a321-converted-freighter-looks-like-a-hot-ticket-with-video

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