Vallair delivers first 737-400F to Longhao Airlines
Vallair has delivered the first Boeing 737-400 Freighter to Guangdong Longhao Aviation Group, to be operated by Guangzhou-based Longhao Airlines. The aircraft, MSN27916 was previously operated by Japan Transocean Airlines and converted at Gameco in Guangzhou under a Pemco supplemental type certificate (STC). The group operates 737-300Fs using its own fleet as well as leased […]
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 to convert and lease 737-400s to Okay Airways
Air Transport Services Group has acquired two Boeing 737-400s and will convert them to freighters to lease to China-based Okay Airways. Ireland-based aircraft leasing company ATSG West Leasing has acquired the aircraft and will lease them to Okay in late 2017 for seven years and PEMCO World Air Services, another ATSG subsidiary will convert them […]
Pemco to provide Air Incheon with B737-400 freighter conversion
Pemco World Air Services has signed an agreement to provide Air Incheon with a Boeing 737-400 passenger-to-freighter conversion. South Korea-based Air Incheon already operates one Pemco converted 737-400 and the new aircraft will join the fleet in the third quarter of 2017. Air Incheon founder and president, YK Park says: “We chose PEMCO to expand […]
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 […]
PEMCO redelivers 100th 737-300 conversion
Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) has redelivered its 100th Boeing 737-300 converted aircraft, which was modified for SF Airlines. The 100th conversion was also the 16th -300/-400 aircraft for SF Airlines, with three more planned in 2016. PEMCO started converting 737-300s in 1991 for L’Aeropostale, and has provided aircraft for customers all over the world […]
PEMCO to provide Longhao Aviation Group with 737-300P2Fs
Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) is to assist Guangdong Long Hao Aviation Group’s aviation business having signed an agreement for a Boeing 737-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion with options for additional aircraft. The aircraft will converted by PEMCO’s partner, STAECO in Jinan Shandong, China, and is scheduled for redelivery in October. The PEMCO 737-300 P2F has […]