PEMCO launches 737-700NG freighter programme

Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services subsidiary PEMCO Conversions has announced a Boeing 737-700 Next Generation passenger-to-freighter conversion programme, Chisholm Enterprises is the launch customer. Chisholm Enterprises will be the launch customer, with subsidiary Texel Air intending to operate the 737-700F from Bahrain International Airport. The aircraft will be modified at PEMCO’s headquarters in Tampa, Florida […]

Johns elected to the board at ATSG

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has elected of Raymond Johns to its board of directors, effective today. Johns is currently executive vice president of FlightSafety International Inc. headquartered in New York, where he leads the design, manufacture, and support of flight simulation equipment and flight training services to government and military organizations worldwide. ATSG chairman, Randy Rademacher […]

ATSG growth continues as midsize freighter leasing expands

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has seen its revenues increase 43 per cent and $77 million to $253.2 million in the second quarter (Q2) of this year. ATSG’s airline services operations, and maintenance and logistics businesses, all recorded double-digit revenue increases. GAAP earnings from continuing operations were a loss of $53.9 million and included charges totaling […]

ATSG subsidiary acquires PEMCO World Air Services

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) subsidiary, Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services (AMES) has acquired PEMCO World Air Services. The companies say acquiring the heavy maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and passenger-to-freighter conversion provider will offer strategic benefits including combining operational strengthens, expanded capabilities and cost savings. ATSG president and chief executive officer, Joe Hete says […]