Published On | July 16, 2011
MAXIMUS AIR CARGO’S NEW AIRCRAFT CONVERSIONS ON SCHEDULE
MAXIMUS AIR CARGO’S NEW AIRCRAFT CONVERSIONS ON SCHEDULE
The conversion of a new Airbus A300-600 regional freighter, purchased by Maximus Air Cargo at the start of this year, and part of a of Dhs350m expansion programme, is on schedule for its mid-summer entry into the company's fleet. The aircraft, offering an maximum structural payload up to 46 tonnes of payload capacity, is one of three purchased from Japan Airlines (JAL) and has been at the Dresden, Germany plant of EADS EFW, where the complex adaptation process is now nearing completion.
According to Maximus Air Cargo President and CEO, Fathi Hilal Buhazza its entry into operations will significantly boost Maximus operational capabilities.
"When it arrives back in Abu Dhabi in August, the aircraft, built in 2002 will be the youngest aircraft ever to be converted from a passenger plane to a freighter," he explains. "In today's competitive market environment customers look to suppliers for reliability and cost effectiveness, and this will provide both increased reliability and being more fuel efficient than the older variant of A300-600, we can reduce our operating costs and pass savings on to customers.
"Moreover the high utility and high efficiency of this aircraft will help open the next exciting chapter of our development by further facilitating the dual business model of cargo charter and ACMI lease solutions, and will strengthen our organizational readiness for the future."
Andreas Sperl, President and CEO of EADS EFW said: "The aircraft was in outstanding condition before the conversion. Therefore maintenance and conversion ran as scheduled. Noteworthy is the exceptionally professional and trusting cooperation. Due to its high efficiency and reliability the newest A300-600P2F will contribute to the economic success of Maximus."
"When it arrives back in Abu Dhabi in August, the aircraft, built in 2002 will be the youngest aircraft ever to be converted from a passenger plane to a freighter," he explains. "In today's competitive market environment customers look to suppliers for reliability and cost effectiveness, and this will provide both increased reliability and being more fuel efficient than the older variant of A300-600, we can reduce our operating costs and pass savings on to customers.
"Moreover the high utility and high efficiency of this aircraft will help open the next exciting chapter of our development by further facilitating the dual business model of cargo charter and ACMI lease solutions, and will strengthen our organizational readiness for the future."
Andreas Sperl, President and CEO of EADS EFW said: "The aircraft was in outstanding condition before the conversion. Therefore maintenance and conversion ran as scheduled. Noteworthy is the exceptionally professional and trusting cooperation. Due to its high efficiency and reliability the newest A300-600P2F will contribute to the economic success of Maximus."
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Notes to Editors:
MAXIMUS AIR
MAXIMUS AIR Cargo, an Abu Dhabi Aviation Group company, was established in 2005 to provide tailored solutions for moving outsized cargo. After operating for just over 6 years in the region, it is now a significant regional air cargo operator, offering Charter and ACMI lease, employing more than 200 staff and operating a fleet of eight all-cargo including Antonov An-124-100, Ilyushin IL-76TD, and Airbus A300-600RP2F, across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia.
MAXIMUS AIR Cargo currently runs regular scheduled cargo services on behalf of Etihad Crystal
Cargo and is the appointed exclusive air relief support partner for the UAE Red Crescent.
EADS EFW
EADS EFW, headquartered in Dresden (Germany) is the Centre of Excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions within EADS. As of today, EADS has delivered more than 160 converted freighter aircraft to 30 customers worldwide. Additionally, it develops and manufactures flat fibre-reinforced composite components for structures and interiors of the entire Airbus family and offers engineering services in the context of certification and approval. Find out more on www.efw.eads.com
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