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.
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.
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.
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….
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…
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).
