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 for 18 Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter conversions with EFW, securing a production line through 2025 to meet surging e-commerce demand.
This deal expands BBAM's A321 conversion orders to 20, with two aircraft confirmed for lease to Lufthansa Cargo, entering service in early 2022.
The A321 converted freighter is highly valued for its operational flexibility, ability to carry containers in the lower deck, fuel efficiency, and long range, positioning it as a strong competitor to replace aging Boeing 757 freighters.
BBAM is also diversifying its freighter investments, holding significant orders for Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to meet the intense global demand for cargo capacity.

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

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