IAI convert first Boeing B777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighter

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first flight of a B777-300ER passenger aircraft after converting it to a freighter configuration for AerCap.

The B777-300ER passenger plane was converted to a “Big Twin” cargo configuration. The Big Twin will be the first twin-engine aircraft of its kind, with a payload capacity of 100 tonnes, once the civil aviation authorities have completed the certification process. The B767-200/300, B747-400, and B737-700/800 freighter programs, which are currently in operation, are only a few of IAI’s 45 years of aircraft conversion experience.

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In addition to the facilities of its parent company, IAI is opening a number of remote conversion facilities all over the world to accommodate the rising demand for cargo aircraft. The top airlines in the world, including AerCap, Emirates Cargo, Challenge Group, EVA Air, and CargoJet, have inked passenger-to-freighter conversion contracts with IAI’s Aviation Group worth hundreds of millions of dollars during the past year.

IAI’s Aviation Group’s has certified STCs by the CAAI, FAA, EASA, CAAC and other major Civil Aviation Authorities. In addition, B777-300ER and A330-300 programs are under development, with STCs pending for approval by the civil authorities. IAI-converted aircraft have accumulated over 2,500,000 flying hours with no ADs.

IAI has successfully concluded the 1st flight of a B777-300ER passenger aircraft after converting this to a cargo configuration for AerCap

On conclusion of the certification process by the Civil Aviation Authorities, The Big Twin will be the 1st twin engine aircraft of this type pic.twitter.com/7Bk3xUprLt

— Israel Aerospace Industries (@ILAerospaceIAI) March 24, 2023