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AerCap will have up to 30 A321 cargo aircraft
Airbus A321P2F
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Rafael Ramos
10/13/2022
There are already indications that the air cargo market is slowing from the record levels of 2020 and 2021. However, the levels are still very high, which led AerCap to place a firm order of 15 units for the Airbus A321P2F (converted from passengers to freighter).
The order placed with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) also includes options for an additional 15 aircraft.
Converted aircraft are already part of AerCap's portfolio, with deliveries expected to begin in 2023. AerCap has 62 A321ceo aircraft in its own fleet. The conversions, if the options are exercised, mean that half of the fleet will be freighters.
Aercap has other conversions in the works, such as 20 Boeing 777-300ERs in a program that started with GECAS, a giant aircraft leasing company that was acquired by AerCap in 2020.
AerCap has noticed a great deal of interest in aircraft of the type. Thus, there is great interest in growing the portfolio of aircraft of this type.
“The A321 freighter is the best-in-class and most fuel-efficient aircraft to replace the Boeing 757-200 freighter. This transaction is in line with our strategy of diversifying our fleet with better economy and returns. We look forward to working with the EFW team on this program and appreciate the trust they have placed in AerCap,” said Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo.
Boeing 737-800BCF
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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