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Air Transport Services Group Selects Boeing for Next Converted Freighter Order

SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2021 — Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), the world’s largest lessor of 767-300 converted freighters, has contracted with Boeing [NYSE: BA] for the conversion of four aircraft to 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF).

“Our continued confidence in the 767-300 platform, now coupled with the services and support of the OEM, reinforces our commitment to deliver best-in-class reliable services to our customers,” said Mike Berger, chief commercial officer of ATSG. “We’re proud to partner with Boeing as we expand our fleet to meet growing demand and look forward to future growth together.”

The 767-300BCF now has more than 100 orders and commitments from customers around the globe, providing widebody converted freighter capability to meet growing market demand, and building on a record year for customer orders of Boeing’s family of freighters.

“We are honored that ATSG has decided to make the 767-300BCF an integral part of their fleet expansion strategy, supporting customers looking to capitalize on strong e-commerce demand,” said Jens Steinhagen, director of Boeing Converted Freighters. “As the OEM, Boeing has the original design data, robust supply chains, and dependable delivery schedules that benefit BCF customers such as ATSG. With that OEM advantage, we stand ready to meet ATSG’s needs by bringing forward market-leading 767-300BCFs into its fleet.”

ATSG is a global leader in cargo leasing, operating a fleet of 106 Boeing aircraft, including more than ninety 767 converted freighters.

Boeing has more than 40 years of successful experience in passenger-to-freighter conversions, relying on original design data and a deep understanding of the needs of the air cargo industry to deliver a superior, integrated product, including fully integrated manuals and world-class technical support. Boeing Converted Freighters also come with the advantage of being associated with the industry’s largest portfolio of services, support and solutions. Learn more about the 767-300BCF and the entire Boeing freighter family here.

Icelandair 767 aircraft begin flying

Icelandair 767 aircraft begin flying. Icelandair focuses on providing transatlantic flights that are operated through the airlines hub in Reykjavik, Iceland. The airline had focused on a single aircraft type to help streamline its costs for maintenance and training. This model had been perfected by Southwest Airlines in the US domestic market. Icelandair used the same model, but with the Boeing 757 aircraft to meet their longer flight range requirements. The Boeing 757 aircraft that are in service have become in very high demand due to their size and range capabilities. This caused the airline to look for other aircraft options in order to expand.

Icelandair 767 fleet to grow from 2 to 4 planes

The first of the two previously announced Boeing 767 aircraft is now flying. The second will begin scheduled service on May 15, 2016. The airline just announced that it will add 2 additional Boeing 767 aircraft to its fleet for next summer. The newly acquired aircraft have been retrofitted by Icelandair with in-flight entertainment systems, mood lighting, new seats, and WiFi. The 767 aircraft will be used on routes between Boston, Chicago, and New York (JFK) and Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and London (Heathrow). The Icelandair 767 aircraft have been fitted with 262 seats, which represents a 44% increase in seating capacity over the airlines 757 aircraft. The Icelandair fleet is currently comprised of 26 Boeing 757’s and 2 Boeing 767’s. Icelandair had agreed to purchase 4 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, but transferred the purchase rights on 3 of those aircraft to Norwegian Airlines. The airline will presumably transfer the purchase right to its fourth 787 on order as well.

Icelandair currently flies to the US cities of Anchorage, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, New York (JFK & Newark), Orlando, Portland, Seattle, and Washington (Dulles). The airline also serves the Canadian cities of Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. More information about Icelandair’s fleet can be viewed at www.icelandair.com

Icelandair 767

Image from Icelandair.com