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 transitioning its core freighter fleet from its dominant Boeing 767s to the Airbus A330, planning to acquire and convert 20 used A330s for its aircraft leasing and cargo airline businesses.
This shift is driven by the A330's superior cargo capacity (20% more cubic space), its role as a newer-generation replacement for aging 767s, and a significant 25% drop in market value that makes its total cost of ownership competitive with the 767.
The modernization also offers operational efficiencies, such as pilot commonality with other Airbus models, and strengthens ATSG's profitable aircraft leasing model amidst high demand for air cargo capacity and long-term leases.

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

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