Leasing Firm to Convert 18 Airbus A321 Passenger Jets to Freighters

Monday, August 16, 2021 at 09:27 PM ET

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Titan Airways was one of the first all-cargo operators to fly the A321 converted freighter. Courtesy Titan Airways

Key Takeaways:

Aircraft leasing firm BBAM Limited Partnership placed the largest order to date for the new Airbus A321 converted freighter, contracting with EFW to convert 18 passenger jets to cargo planes, bringing their total A321F orders to 20.
This significant investment, alongside BBAM's commitments for Boeing 737-800 freighters, aims to capitalize on the intense global demand for air cargo capacity driven by rapid e-commerce growth and a decline in available cargo space.
The A321 converted freighter is highlighted for its operational flexibility, fuel efficiency, ability to carry containers in the lower deck, and its potential as a "greener" replacement for aging Boeing 757 freighters.

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

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