The aircraft leasing provider has placed firm orders for 15 with the option for another 15, and the aircraft for conversions will come from AerCap’s A321 passenger portfolio.
Jordi Boto, CEO of EFW, says, “We are glad that we may finally announce the agreement with AerCap on this volume order for A321P2F conversions. Our young A320P2F family programme has gone from strength to strength and gained traction very quickly in the market with a dozen aircraft already in operation.”
Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo, adds, “The A321 freighter is the best-in-class and most fuel-efficient aircraft to replace the B757-200 freighter. This transaction is in line with our cargo portfolio strategy of diversifying our fleet with improved economics and returns. We look forward to working with the EFW team on this programme and thank them for the trust they have placed in AerCap.”
EFW’s A321P2F programme was developed in collaboration with ST Engineering and Airbus, with EFW holding the Supplemental Type Certificate and leading the overall programme.
The A321P2F has up to 14 container positions in the main deck, and up to 10 on the lower deck. It can carry up to 28 tons over 2,300 nautical miles.
To meet rising demand, ST Engineering and EFW have set up new conversion sites in China and the US for all of their conversion programmes, which are the A320P2F, the A321P2F and A330P2F.