Aviation

Converting a Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into a freighter

Converting a Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into a freighter: GECAS– General Electric Capital Aviation Services, the finance arm of the conglomerate General Electric and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has now passed the planned halfway phase of the Development Program for the 777-300ERSF. This a key milestone for “the Big Twin”.

“The Big Twin is scheduled to be officially inducted into the IAI 777-300ER P2F Line 1 in Tel Aviv to commence the Prototype Conversion towards the end of June 2021,” says Yosef Melamed, IAI EVP and General Manager of Aviation Group. “This is an exciting milestone for the Big Twin freighter program.”

After extensive planning and preparation, the STC Development Program has already completed the Critical Design Review (CDR) and subsequent Design Freeze of the 777-300ERSF. The prototype 777-300ER (MSN 32789) was delivered to IAI’s facility in Tel Aviv by GECAS in June of last year — a full six months ahead of the initial timeline. Since delivery, ground and flight tests have been completed as the prototype aircraft traveled between Tel Aviv and the United States. The aircraft has now returned to Tel Aviv to enter its pre-conversion preparation phase.

A new passenger to freighter conversion program requires significant planning and preparation before modifications — such as the addition of the Main Deck Cargo Door, freighter lining, window plugs, a modified crew compartment, a reinforced fuselage, an all-new floor structure to support the 222,000 Lbs. MSP, a 9G rigid cargo barrier, and a powered cargo loading system — can get underway. Moreover, obtaining the STC requires satisfying the stringent requirements of civil aviation authorities.

As announced in October 2020, Kalitta Air, which has provided scheduled and on-demand freighter charter service for twenty years, is the launch operator for the Big Twin.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”