EFW gains Chinese approval for A320/A321 freighter conversions

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for freighter conversions, has received validation from the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) for its Supplemental Type Certification (STC) covering Airbus A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programmes. This approval enables EFW to offer its OEM-supported standard body freighter conversions to operators of China-registered aircraft, significantly expanding its footprint […]

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Handing over of the first A330P2F to Air Lease and operator Awesome Cargo

EFW delivers first A330P2F to Air Lease Corporation

Aircraft & Engines

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Centre of Excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has completed the redelivery of the first of three A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter) aircraft to Air Lease Corporation. The global leasing firm, which manages a fleet of over 800 aircraft, will lease the aircraft to Mexican carrier Awesome Cargo. This aircraft, an A330-200P2F, marks a milestone

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The newly converted A330P2F is the first of its kind to be transferred from ATSG to Turkish cargo carrier ULS Airlines Cargo

EFW delivers first A330P2F to ATSG

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the Airbus centre of excellence for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, has announced the successful rollout of its first A330P2F aircraft for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). This milestone delivery is part of a larger agreement in which EFW will convert and redeliver 30 Airbus A330P2F freighters to ATSG, a prominent player in

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Contract signing between Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) and Confity Capital Partners (Confity)

EFW and Confity sign Airbus A330P2F deal

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has signed an agreement with Confity Capital Partners (Confity), a UAE-based growth equity and investment firm, for a multi-aircraft order under its Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) programme. This order forms part of a new partnership between Confity and EFW to introduce EFW’s wide-body Airbus P2F

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The Qantas A380 arrived on January 14, in Dresden for maintenance work

Elbe Flugzeugwerke welcomes Qantas A380 for maintenance work

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has announced the arrival of a Qantas Airbus A380 in Dresden on January 14. The aircraft is arriving for maintenance work (MRO), an area in which EFW is one of the few global experts. The A380 will be flown by a crew of four pilots, accompanied by additional crew members, travelling

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EFW cabin interior panels with info display area before milling

EFW reaches milestone with six million lightweight panels produced

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), Airbus’ competence centre for passenger-to-freighter conversions (P2F), lightweight components and cabin systems, has achieved a significant milestone by producing a total of six-million lightweight panels at its facilities in Dresden and Kodersdorf (Görlitz). As a first-tier supplier to Airbus for over three decades, EFW’s innovative products are featured in more than

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Signing of the MoU at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Expo in Zhuhai, between EFW and HNA

EFW and HNA Aviation Group to collaborate on A330 P2F conversion

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), renowned for its expertise in Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, and HNA Aviation Group (HNA), a major Chinese aviation player owned by Fangda Group, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on converting Airbus A330 aircraft from passenger-to-freighter models. This agreement, signed at the China International Aviation and Aerospace

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Official signing ceremony of the new P2F conversion partnership between MRO Japan and EFW

MRO Japan and EFW announce partnership in P2F conversion

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) and MRO Japan (MJP) have announced a partnership in P2F conversions. This partnership will establish MJP as Japan’s first conversion site for next-generation Airbus narrow-body P2F aircraft. The contract was signed at the inaugural Airbus and EFW P2F Symposium Japan. Under the terms of the contract, MJP will act as a

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The Airbus A321P2F programme has received validation of its STC from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency © EFW

EFW receives A321P2F validation from Brazilian aviation authority

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions and a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, has received validation of its supplemental type certification (V-STC) for the Airbus A321P2F programme from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This significant achievement coincided with the redelivery of an A321P2F aircraft to

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EFW welcomes first Global Airlines’ A380 aircraft for maintenance

MRO & Production

The first A380 aircraft to join the Global Airlines fleet arrived at the Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) facility in Dresden on Friday October 4. The aircraft, registered as 9H-GLOBL, flew from Prestwick in Scotland to Dresden, Germany, where it was handed over to the expert team at EFW, who will now conduct maintenance across the aircraft.

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EFW gains Chinese approval for A320/A321 freighter conversions

EFW delivers first A330P2F to Air Lease Corporation

EFW delivers first A330P2F to ATSG

EFW and Confity sign Airbus A330P2F deal

Elbe Flugzeugwerke welcomes Qantas A380 for maintenance work

EFW reaches milestone with six million lightweight panels produced

EFW and HNA Aviation Group to collaborate on A330 P2F conversion

MRO Japan and EFW announce partnership in P2F conversion

EFW receives A321P2F validation from Brazilian aviation authority

EFW welcomes first Global Airlines’ A380 aircraft for maintenance

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