has completed the first flight of its Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion program. The first Airbus A330-300BDSF, with the BDSF standing for Bedek Special Freighter, adds to IAI’s portfolio of Boeing conversions in its passenger-to-freighter conversion business. An Airbus A330-300BDSF can accommodate up to 30 standard LD-3 containers on the main deck.
The Maiden Flight
The first flight occurred on Friday, September 4th from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, with a flight time of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The aircraft is expected to receive its Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) prior to year-end.
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The program is now moving to the flight test phase to validate the modifications and collect data required for certification. Modifications being tested include the main deck’s large cargo door, a reinforced floor structure, the installation of cargo-handling systems, and the removal of passenger configuration no longer required.
IAI has completed the first flight of its Airbus A330-300 passenger to freight conversion program. The first Airbus A330-300BDSF, with the BDSF standing for Bedek Special Freighter adds to IAIs portfolio of Boeing conversions in its passenger to freighter conversion business. An Airbus A330-300BDSF can accommodate up to 30 standard containers on the main deck.
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