Cairo-based Sky Vision Airlines has received the world’s second A320P2F, delivered by Vaayu Group.

This is the second aircraft that Vaayu Group has leased after its first A320P2F was delivered to New Delhi-based Pradhaan Air Express.

The aircraft was converted by EFW, ST Engineering’s JV with Airbus, and leased to Vaayu Group by Juniper Aviation Investments, ST Engineering’s freighter aircraft leasing JV.

Vaayu Group’s chairman and president, Emad AlMonayea, said: “Vaayu’s vision is to become a significant player in the air cargo space in the years to come.

“Our second aircraft is quite strategic considering the opportunities Middle East and North Africa presents.”

Sky Vision Airlines’ chief executive, Amr Ebd El Zaher, said: “We are happy to take delivery of MSN 2724 with V2500 engines to start our cargo operations.

“We are pleased to with the fact that Vaayu has joined us since they bring with them a great record in the aviation sector. Their invaluable expertise and their single-minded plans to increase cargo capacity bodes well for us.”

Tan Boon Keng, senior vice president and head of aircraft and freighter leasing at ST Engineering, said: “We are extremely encouraged by the demand for the A320P2F, which is a clear testimony of the versatility, benefits and value that the freighter platform brings to the market.”