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Emirates perseveres with pax conversion plans amid setbacks



Emirates SkyCargo is committed to converting 10 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters, despite facing delays in the process. The conversion of these aircraft by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has encountered technical delays, as highlighted in Emirates’ 2023-2024 financial year report. “Despite the technical delays our partner is experiencing with the freighter conversions, we remain confident in the programme,” an Emirates spokesperson said. Once converted, these freighters will offer significant operational advantages, including larger and more flexible capacity suitable for high-volume lanes and e-commerce shipments. “This addition to our fleet is crucial for meeting evolving customer demands,” the spokesperson added. “We anticipate deploying these freighters across our network to enhance efficiency in goods transportation,” he added. “We are expecting FAA certification by the end of the second quarter or early in the third quarter of 2024,” Yaacov Berkovitz, VP and GM, Conversion and Upgrades, IAI.

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