Why a Big 767 Air Cargo Operator Now Likes the Airbus A330

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 08:39 PM ET

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The interior layout of the A330 shows the air transport's large cargo door. Airbus

Key Takeaways:

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), a major operator of Boeing 767 freighters, is strategically shifting its fleet modernization efforts to the Airbus A330 by acquiring 20 used aircraft for conversion.
This pivot is primarily driven by a 25% drop in A330 values, making them cost-comparable to 767s, and the A330-300's superior cargo capacity (20% more volume, 8-10% more weight).
The move allows ATSG to provide a newer-generation aircraft for its leasing customers, benefit from common cockpit training with its A321 freighters, and capitalize on the strong demand for air cargo capacity to secure consistent revenue.

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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

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