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Airbus to expand freighter conversion lines to U.S., China

An Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter plane converted for DHL before application of paint and logo. EFW
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airbus plans a significant expansion of its passenger-to-freighter conversion lines for A321 and A330 aircraft, establishing new facilities in the U.S. (San Antonio, Mobile) and China.
  • This expansion aims to triple annual output to approximately 60 converted aircraft by 2024 to meet rapidly growing demand from express delivery and cargo operators.
  • Conversion slots are heavily booked for both the A321 (through mid-2024) and A330 (through 2026), driven by high market demand and the A321's advantages in fuel efficiency and container loading.
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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

Eric Kulisch

Eric is the Air Cargo Market Editor at FreightWaves. An award-winning business journalist with extensive experience covering the logistics sector, Eric spent nearly two years as the Washington, D.C., correspondent for Automotive News, where he focused on regulatory and policy issues surrounding autonomous vehicles, mobility, fuel economy and safety. He has won two regional Gold Medals from the American Society of Business Publication Editors for government coverage and news analysis, and was voted best for feature writing and commentary in the Trade/Newsletter category by the D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. As associate editor at American Shipper Magazine for more than a decade, he wrote about trade, freight transportation and supply chains. Eric is based in Portland, Oregon. He can be reached for comments and tips at ekulisch@freightwaves.com

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