Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a renowned expert in Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions, has initiated operations at its new third-party freighter conversion facility in Istanbul, Turkey. This expansion, in collaboration with Turkish Technic, a globally certified MRO company (Part 145 and Part 21 J&G organization), marks EFW’s ninth modification site worldwide. The partnership with Turkish Technic is strategically valuable, given their extensive experience in Airbus aircraft maintenance. The collaboration leverages partners with robust structural expertise and operational excellence to meet customer commitments effectively.
The inaugural induction of an A330P2F at this Istanbul site took place as scheduled in October 2023. EFW, in conjunction with ST Engineering and Airbus, is actively advancing the A330P2F program, with EFW leading in the overall program, holding the Supplemental Type Certificate, and managing marketing and sales efforts.