SOURCE: IDRW.ORG TEAM
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is keen on expanding its footprint in India by establishing a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion facility and an engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) center. The company is in advanced discussions with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and another undisclosed Indian firm to set up the P2F conversion facility within the next two years.
IAI envisions India as a strategic location for these operations due to the burgeoning demand for air cargo services globally. The company highlights the potential of converting wide-body aircraft like the Boeing 777 into freighters, which can carry up to 100 tons of cargo. This capacity surpasses the current limitations of twin-engine wide-body freighters, which typically handle around 60 tons.
Shmuel Kuzi, IAI’s EVP (aviation group), emphasized the company’s expertise in P2F conversions and the transformative impact of the Boeing 777 conversion on the freighter industry. The establishment of these facilities in India is expected to create significant job opportunities and boost the country’s aviation sector.
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