Mammoth Freighters has inducted a Boeing 777-200LR at STAECO’s facility in Qingdao, China, marking the start of its first 777 freighter conversion at the site and expanding its global modification network.
The aircraft is owned by Jetran LLC. The induction adds STAECO to Mammoth’s network of modification partners, which also includes facilities in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The move expands the geographical availability of Mammoth’s passenger-to-freighter conversion capabilities, providing aircraft owners and operators with another location in Asia for widebody modification work. STAECO brings experience in freighter conversions, technical personnel and established modification infrastructure to the programme.
“The induction of our first 777-200LR at STAECO represents an exciting milestone for Mammoth Freighters and an important step in the continued expansion of our global conversion network,” said Cameron France, Mammoth Freighters Vice President of Operations. “STAECO brings an exceptional level of technical expertise, a highly skilled workforce, and a proven track record in freighter modifications. We are excited to officially launch conversion operations in China and look forward to working closely with STAECO and Jetran to deliver world-class Mammoth 777 freighters.”
For the MRO sector, the induction represents an expansion of widebody modification capacity in the Asia-Pacific region. Passenger-to-freighter conversions require extensive structural modifications and the integration of systems and equipment to support cargo operations. Establishing additional conversion locations can provide greater flexibility in aircraft induction planning and regional programme support.
Jetran CEO Jordan Jaffe said the induction builds on the company’s relationship with Mammoth Freighters and expressed confidence in the conversion partners.
“We are extremely pleased to see the first Mammoth 777 enter conversion at STAECO, marking another important milestone in our longstanding relationship with Mammoth Freighters,” said Jaffe. “As the first Mammoth 777 to undergo conversion at this facility, this aircraft represents an exciting new chapter in the program. We have tremendous confidence in both Mammoth and STAECO and look forward to seeing more Mammoth 777 freighters enter the global cargo market.”
STAECO Chairman Huang Enfang said the project would expand the company’s widebody freighter conversion capabilities.
“We are honored and excited to welcome the first Mammoth 777 aircraft to our facility,” said Huang. “This induction marks the beginning of an important new partnership and represents a significant step forward in expanding our widebody freighter conversion capabilities. Our team is eager to apply its extensive modification experience and technical expertise to the Mammoth 777 program, and we look forward to building a successful, long-term relationship with Mammoth Freighters and Jetran.”
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Mammoth’s 777-200LRMF conversion is designed to combine the Boeing 777 platform’s range and operating characteristics with a purpose-built freighter configuration. The addition of STAECO to the modification network provides another location to support the programme as demand for long-range widebody freighters develops.
The induction marks the beginning of conversion activity at STAECO, although no completion date or planned conversion rate was disclosed.
