Unveiling the P2F conversion programme
At a media event and celebration last week, Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (Niar) Werx and Erickson Precision Ventures unveiled their first collaborative passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion programme of an Airbus 321.
In May, the duo announced a collaborative agreement to perform as many as 24 conversions per year beginning in 2023, including modification, maintenance, and engineering of the aircraft.
“The Niar team, resources and facilities offer 321 precision conversions a unique opportunity to add an expansive mod centre to our portfolio of installation facilities, said Gary Warner, president of Erickson Precision Ventures.
“The scale of the operations here in Wichita is truly impressive, and seeing the level of support from Wichita State University levels gives us all the confidence in the future of the programme.” (cj)
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