Clinching a deal for P2F conversions in Japan
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, and MRO Japan (MJP), a major player in Japan’s aerospace maintenance repair & overhaul market, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions.
Under the MOU, MJP will act as a subcontractor for EFW in P2F conversions and provide third party conversion services for the latter’s Airbus A320P2F/A321P2F programmes. MJP will thus become Japan's first conversion site for the new-generation Airbus narrowbody P2F aircraft.
Industry researchers estimate that Japan’s freighter and logistics market will expand at a CAGR of 4.2% between 2024-2029, with airfreight being the fastest growing segment by mode of transport. (cj)