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Etihad Cargo considers B777 freighter conversions
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/02/06 14:37:46
ETIHAD Cargo is mulling over whether to convert some of its B777 passenger aircraft into freighters, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Speaking to Air Cargo News on the sidelines of the World Cargo Summit, Etihad Airways vice president cargo commercial Tim Isik explained that the carrier had five B777s that were planned to be retired but had been called into action to meet demand following delays to the delivery of newer aircraft.
"These aircraft are currently active in our fleet and there is a question as to whether we could look at some conversions to boost our freighter fleet while we are waiting for some A350 freighters to be delivered," he said.
However, he added that discussions on the possible conversion were at an early stage and with the aircraft in use and the time it takes to convert them, it could be a while until any work is carried out.
If Etihad decided to pursue the conversion of the aircraft, Etihad Engineering has a partnership with IAI on conversion lines in Abu Dhabi, which includes work on the B777 freighter.
Last year, Etihad Cargo made the headlines when it became one of the first carriers to order the recently launched Airbus A350F.
In total, the carrier ordered seven of the 109-tonne capacity aircraft with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
The aircraft are in line with Etihad's sustainability ambitions and fully meet ICAO's enhanced CO2 emissions standards that will come into effect in 2027.
In terms of freighters, the airline currently operates five B777Fs.
Speaking to Air Cargo News on the sidelines of the World Cargo Summit, Etihad Airways vice president cargo commercial Tim Isik explained that the carrier had five B777s that were planned to be retired but had been called into action to meet demand following delays to the delivery of newer aircraft.
"These aircraft are currently active in our fleet and there is a question as to whether we could look at some conversions to boost our freighter fleet while we are waiting for some A350 freighters to be delivered," he said.
However, he added that discussions on the possible conversion were at an early stage and with the aircraft in use and the time it takes to convert them, it could be a while until any work is carried out.
If Etihad decided to pursue the conversion of the aircraft, Etihad Engineering has a partnership with IAI on conversion lines in Abu Dhabi, which includes work on the B777 freighter.
Last year, Etihad Cargo made the headlines when it became one of the first carriers to order the recently launched Airbus A350F.
In total, the carrier ordered seven of the 109-tonne capacity aircraft with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
The aircraft are in line with Etihad's sustainability ambitions and fully meet ICAO's enhanced CO2 emissions standards that will come into effect in 2027.
In terms of freighters, the airline currently operates five B777Fs.