Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus and a center of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions, has achieved a significant milestone with the validation of its Supplement Type Certification (V-STC) by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The certification applies to EFW’s A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft conversion program, which includes two variants, the A330-200 and the A330-300. This achievement coincided with the delivery of the first-ever A330 freighter converted in China to CDB Aviation for leasing to Sichuan Airlines in April.
The validation of the V-STC by the Chinese authorities is an important step for EFW, as it allows customers with Airbus A330 aircraft registered in China to easily undergo conversions under the EFW program. This development strengthens EFW’s collaboration with Chinese partners and opens up new opportunities in the growing Chinese market.