Turkish Technic and Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) have signed an agreement in which Turkish Technic will provide third-party conversion solutions for the A330P2F program by EFW. Turkish Technics has become the first third-party MRO to offer such a deal. The first A330P2F conversion for EFW is planned to be carried out at Turkish Technic’s facility in Istanbul in the third quarter of 2023.
Jordi Boto, CEO of EFW, said: “We have a growing P2F order book which mirrors a strong market demand for Airbus freighter conversions, with the A330P2F program being increasingly considered as the preferred next-generation platform in the medium to widebody category. Through our collaboration with Turkish Technic, which has deep experience in maintaining Airbus aircraft, we will ensure meeting our customer commitments in a robust manner.”
Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Technic Chairman of the Board, said: “We are happy to cooperate with EFW in their A330P2F program. Passenger-to-freighter conversions require a combination of industry-leading expertise, structural skills, and operational excellence. With extensive know-how and close collaboration with suppliers, we are always well-equipped to provide technical services and solutions for our customers. We look forward to expanding our partnership further with EFW."
To meet the rising demand for freighter conversions, ST Engineering and EFW have set up new conversion sites in China and the US to ramp up total conversion capacity for all their Airbus P2F programs comprising the A330P2F, A320P2F, and A321P2F.