AviaAM Leasing Service Centre is nearing completion of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. The project, which is being carried out in collaboration with US-based Mammoth Freighters, is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
The converted aircraft will be capable of transporting up to 98 tonnes or 819 cubic meters of cargo over 5,000 nautical miles, including transatlantic operations.
Avia Solutions chief executive, Jonas Janukėnas, said: “This type of conversion of a popular passenger aircraft is a historic achievement for AviaAM Leasing. Boeing foresees air cargo operators will need more than 2,600 freighters over the next two decades to keep up with increasing global freight traffic. P2F conversions are one way to meet this growing demand.”
Vice president of sales and marketing at Mammoth Freighters, Brian McCarthy, added: “Once converted, the Boeing 777-300ERMF will be one of the most fuel-efficient long-range freighters available. Its impressive payload capacity and range make it an attractive option for cargo operators worldwide.”
AviaAM Leasing chief executive, Tadas Goberis, commented: “This represents the world’s first aircraft of this type – a prototype that marks a significant milestone in our company’s growth. We plan to convert several additional aircraft of this model in the near future. This project will help us strengthen our position in the cargo aircraft leasing sector, as these converted aircraft will enable logistics companies to expand their capacity.”