Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a global provider of passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft conversions, has reached a major breakthrough in the expansion of its Airbus A330-300 conversion programme. With the aircraft now off jacks, the programme has completed its primary structural work and achieved significant progress towards full conversion and certification.
The programme is now moving into the ground and flight testing phase, with the first flight of the converted aircraft scheduled in the coming weeks. Certification of the A330-300 P2F programme is expected by the end of the year.
The company is one of only a small number worldwide with proven expertise in carrying out advanced conversions for both Boeing and Airbus aircraft, including complex widebody platforms. As global demand for freighter aircraft continues to grow, IAI is expanding its international network of conversion facilities to provide flexible, high-value solutions for airlines, leasing companies and cargo operators around the world.
Boaz Levy, President and CEO of IAI commented on the milestone: “This achievement marks another step in executing IAI’s long-term vision to expand its role in the global air cargo market. By continuously advancing our technological and industrial capabilities, we are positioned to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that align with our customers’ evolving operational needs, while reinforcing our leadership in the conversion arena.”
Yaacov Berkovitz, EVP & GM, IAI’s Aviation Group added: “This milestone reflects IAI’s ability to transform decades of experience and advanced engineering expertise into long-term value for our customers. Our A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion has been purpose-built to meet evolving market demand, delivering a highly competitive value proposition and strong market appeal. As one of the few companies worldwide with the capability to execute comprehensive and highly complex conversions across both narrowbody and widebody aircraft, IAI offers customers greater fleet flexibility, long-term confidence and resilient investment value across market cycles.”
