The AerCap A321conversion was successfully completed by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH before being officially handed over to IndiGo at ST Engineering Aerospace in Singapore.
AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”), a global leader in aviation leasing, has announced the delivery of its first Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (“P2F”) aircraft to its valued customer, IndiGo. The aircraft conversion was successfully completed by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (“EFW”) before being officially handed over to IndiGo at ST Engineering Aerospace in Singapore. IndiGo, as the recipient of this aircraft, will undoubtedly benefit from the enhanced capabilities of the A321P2F as they strive to meet the evolving requirements of their cargo operations.
This milestone marks a significant achievement and underscores the strong partnership between AerCap and IndiGo, one of India’s prominent airlines. The A321P2F, a passenger-to-freighter conversion, is considered a best-in-class narrowbody freighter solution, offering exceptional economics in terms of fuel-efficiency and operational flexibility to cater to the growing demands of cargo operators.
Rich Greener, Head, AerCap Cargo said, “We are delighted to celebrate the delivery of AerCap’s first A321 Passenger-to-Freighter aircraft with our longstanding customer, IndiGo. The A321P2F is a best-in-class narrowbody freighter solution, offering superior economics in terms of fuel-efficiency and flexibility to meet the growing demand of cargo operators. We wish IndiGo every success as they expand their fleet to meet their customers’ freighter needs, and we thank the EFW and ST Engineering Aerospace teams for their support with this conversion program.”
In a strategic move in 2022, AerCap placed a firm order for 15 Airbus A321-200 P2F aircraft conversions and secured an option for an additional 15 A321P2F conversions with EFW. This forward-looking investment has positioned AerCap at the forefront of aviation leasing, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry.
Jordi Boto, CEO, EFW said, “We are pleased that our customer, AerCap, the world’s largest aviation lessor, has taken delivery of their very first Airbus freighter for its customer IndiGo. We look forward to supporting AerCap’s commitment to expanding its A321P2F fleet over the next two years with numerous deliveries of our freighter conversions.”
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AerCap continues to lead as the global aviation leasing powerhouse, providing comprehensive fleet solutions to around 300 customers worldwide. Based in Dublin and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, AerCap operates offices in multiple key locations worldwide, further enhancing its global reach and influence within the industry. As they look to the future, AerCap’s commitment to innovation and excellence remains unwavering.
