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IAI Secures FAA and CAAI Certification for 777-300ERSF Conversion

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has achieved a major milestone in the global freighter conversion market by securing certification for its 777-300ERSF program, also known as “The Big Twin.” More than five years after its launch, both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) granted the long-awaited Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), making it the first 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion program to…

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Swiftair To Add First Boeing 737-800BDSF From World Star Aviation

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Swiftair S.A. is preparing to expand its cargo capabilities with the upcoming delivery of its first Boeing 737-800BDSF, a 2004-vintage aircraft converted into freighter configuration by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The unit is being dry leased from World Star Aviation, a global lessor active in the freighter leasing segment.

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IAI Completes First Trent 1000 Engine Installation On B777-300ERSF

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first installation of a Trent 1000 engine on its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, marking a major milestone in the aircraft’s operational capabilities. This aircraft type, converted from passenger to cargo configuration for the first time globally by IAI, offers significantly increased cargo volume and an impressive payload capacity of 100 tonnes.

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Challenge Group Launches B777-300ERSF Freighter Program

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Challenge Group, based in Malta, has officially launched its B777-300ERSF conversion program as part of a strategic plan to expand its freighter operations. The company intends to induct the first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighter into its fleet in 2025, reflecting a significant shift toward higher-capacity, long-range cargo operations.

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Challenge Group Acquires B777-300ER MSN 38284 For P2F

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Challenge Group, based in Malta, has acquired its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 38284, which will be converted into a dedicated freighter by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Tel Aviv. The aircraft is expected to be redelivered in Q1 2026, marking a key step in the group’s fleet expansion into the long-haul cargo sector.

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IAI Eyes China MROs for B777-300ERSF Conversion Expansion

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is actively evaluating several Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities in China as part of its strategy to expand global conversion capacity for widebody freighters. This move comes as the company approaches certification for its B777-300ERSF program, one of the industry’s most closely watched passenger-to-freighter (P2F) developments.

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Kalitta Air Supports IAI’s FAA Certification Efforts for Boeing 777-300ERSF

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Kalitta Air, a U.S.-based cargo airline, is collaborating with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to support the certification of the Boeing 777-300ERSF, a converted freighter model designed to enhance cargo capacity and efficiency. IAI aims to secure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for the B777-300ERSF, with Kalitta Air providing essential operational support throughout the certification process….

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Kalitta Air Receives First Boeing 777-300ERSF for Expanded Cargo Operations

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Kalitta Air, a major U.S.-based cargo carrier, has expanded its long-haul capabilities with the delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ERSF, serial number 32785. This aircraft, known as “The Big Twin” in the cargo industry, has been leased and is powered by GE90-115B engines. The conversion from a passenger to a freighter aircraft was completed by…

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IAI’s B777-300ERSF Prototype Arrives in U.S. for Final FAA Flight Tests

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has reached a significant milestone in its B777-300ERSF cargo conversion program, as the prototype aircraft (serial 32789) arrives in the United States to undergo final flight tests with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).