EFW signs A330P2F contract with Hong Kong-based APAL
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, has signed a contract for an Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion with Hong Kong-based aircraft lessor, Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group (APAL).
EFW said the contract will help expand its presence in China’s fast-growing aviation market.
The aircraft will be converted at one of the company’s partner facilities from Q2 2026, while technical planning and certification work will be carried out at its headquarters in Dresden, Germany.
Hong Wei Zhao, chief executive of APAL, said: “We are thrilled to partner with EFW on this significant A330-300 conversion project. EFW’s proven expertise in freighter conversion is key to modernising our fleet and meeting the dynamic needs of the Chinese cargo market – a market we are prioritising and to which we intend to commit additional resources.
“Our first freighter conversion programme with EFW underscores our commitment to providing innovative and efficient freighter solutions to our valued customers.”
Jordi Boto, chief executive of EFW, said: “The Airbus A330P2F represents the future of the medium‑sized freighter segment. We look forward to supporting APAL with a high‑performing solution as they build up their fleet in the cargo market.”
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