Redelivery of 100th converted Airbus freighter with EADS
Dresden, 10 November 2003
EADS EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH) has provided the delivery of the 100th converted Airbus freighter aircraft. The conversion of the aircraft, an A310-300 (MSN 502), was performed for US-based lessor Intrepid Aviation Partners Group and will be operated on a wet-lease basis by Islandsflug. Islandsflug is already flying 4 A300-600F and 1 A310-300F for customers such as TNT, DHL or Air Hong Kong.
The first conversion of an Airbus passenger aircraft into freighter configuration was completed in 1994. Since then and as of today, EADS has provided the delivery of 34 A300B4F, 44 A310-300F, 12 A310-300F and 10 A300-600F for 18 customers worldwide.
EFW, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, is the center of competence for Airbus freighter conversions within EADS. EFW is also the responsible partner for the production of fibre-reinforced interior components for Airbus aircraft.
Contact:
EADS EFW
Cornelia von Ammon
Phone: + 49 351 8839 2169
Fax: + 49 351 8839 2178
Email: Cornelia.von.Ammon@efw.eads.net
Internet: www.efw.eads.net
