Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW)

Elbe Flugzeug Werke (EFW) has signed agreement with the Chinese HNA Aviation Group to convert Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into freighters starting next year.

MRO Japan will subcontract third-party conversion services for EFW’s Airbus A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter program.

ST Engineering and Airbus joint venture Elbe Flugzeugwerke are re-entering the Airbus A380 heavy maintenance market, securing a contract with Global Airlines.

Double-digit growth in aerospace MRO and aerostructure systems has elevated ST Engineering’s first-half commercial aviation portfolio revenue by 20%.

Japan is no stranger to the A321P2F platform, with freight company Yamato Holdings taking delivery of its first of three A321P2Fs in November 2023.

The maintenance arm of Turkish Airlines has grown third-party sales, including cargo conversion, heavy maintenance and component work.

As 2024 gets underway, cargo industry executives are closely watching the macroeconomic factors that will affect demand.

Continuing airworthiness management organizations are adding new aircraft types and regulatory approvals to their capability lists.

The Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) Istanbul site is the German company's ninth conversion modification site globally.

The Spanish flag carrier will roll out airspace L bins on its A320neo fleet from early 2025.

What is the outlook for passenger-to-freighter conversions in the Asia-Pacific, given signs of the market cooling?

The German passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist has received an STC approval from the CAAC.

Once operational, Haite Group will become the first third-party conversion house for EFW’s A321P2F program.

The market for converted freighters remains strong.

As demand for freighters continues to grow, cargo conversion specialists are offering new options, including for smaller aircraft types.