New P2F facility to create 250 jobs and convert up to 24 aircraft annually by 2027
Alfor Aviation has taken another step towards building its planned £50 million passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion campus at Teesside International Airport, following a site visit by the company’s senior leadership team. The project is expected to strengthen the airport’s growing aviation ecosystem while expanding aircraft conversion capacity in the UK.
The visit comes after Alfor signed a 50-year development agreement at the recent Farnborough International Airshow. Under the agreement, the company will build a purpose-designed aircraft conversion campus featuring new hangars, engineering workshops, and warehousing facilities.
The facility is expected to begin operations by the end of 2027 and will have the capacity to convert up to 24 passenger aircraft into freighters each year once fully operational.
The project is also expected to create 250 permanent skilled jobs, supporting both local employment and the region’s growing aerospace sector.
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Alfor executives Mahmut Metin Eren, Hazal Avci, Yildirim Beyazit Kilincarslan, and Omer Mafa visited the site on August 12, where they reviewed the proposed development area and held discussions with airport management on the next phase of the project.
As part of the investment, Alfor also plans to relocate its global headquarters to Teesside, further strengthening its long-term commitment to the airport and the wider region.
Phil Forster, Managing Director of Teesside International Airport, said the agreement is an important milestone for the airport’s growth plans. He noted that Alfor’s aircraft conversion capabilities will support the airport’s ambition to become a stronger hub for air freight and aviation services.
The new conversion campus will add another key capability to Teesside’s expanding aviation cluster, which already includes maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), aircraft painting, and cargo operations.
The airport and its business park are already home to aviation companies including Willis Aviation, Airbourne Colours, and Draken, while Teesside also has a cargo agreement with FedEx.
Alfor said the new centre will significantly increase its production capacity as demand for passenger-to-freighter conversions continues to grow worldwide. The company expects increasing demand from e-commerce, express cargo services, and integrated logistics networks to drive future conversion requirements, making the Teesside facility an important part of its long-term growth strategy.
