Israel Aerospace Industries Launches Boeing 777 Cargo Conversions in Arizona
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has launched its Boeing 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversion program in Marana, Arizona, in collaboration with Ascent Aviation Services and World Star Aviation. The first aircraft has arrived at Ascent's facility, which will serve as the North American hub for the program. This expansion aims to meet growing demand for cargo conversions, create hundreds of jobs, and strengthen IAI's global market position. The $70 million facility expansion triples hangar capacity.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel Aerospace Industries launched Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversions in Marana, Arizona.
- The program is a collaboration with Ascent Aviation Services and World Star Aviation.
- The first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has arrived for conversion at the Arizona facility.
- The expansion is expected to create hundreds of skilled aviation jobs in Southern Arizona.
- A $70 million investment tripled hangar capacity at Ascent's Marana facility.
- IAI's 777-300ERSF conversion program is the world's first and only certified for the aircraft type.
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