Big Twin freighter gains further interest
Gecas will exercise three options to firm orders with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert an additional three of the lessor’s B777-300ER passenger planes to freighters.
This brings Gecas' total commitment since the launch of the "Big Twin programme" to 18 firm (including the prototype aircraft from its owned portfolio) with IAI and a remaining twelve options.
Additionally, while Kalitta Air is the launch airline and already leasing three of the first freighters to be converted, the scheduled and on-demand charter operator has contracted to lease two additional B777-300ERSF from Gecas.
Yosef Melamed, IAI EVP and general manager of Aviation Group: "We are pleased with Gecas’ confidence exemplified by this additional firm order as we prepare to induct the prototype aircraft into the hangar." (ah)