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) is strategically shifting its freighter fleet modernization from the Boeing 767 to the Airbus A330, planning to acquire 20 used aircraft for conversion.
This transition is driven by the A330's increased affordability due to a 25% value drop post-pandemic, its superior cargo capacity (20% more volume than the 767-300), and its suitability as a newer-generation replacement for the aging 767 fleet.
The A330 also offers operational efficiencies, including common cockpit training with ATSG's new A321 freighters, and supports ATSG's focus on aircraft leasing for stable, long-term revenue in a high-demand air cargo market.

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

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