Alenia Aeronavali delivers ATR72 Cargo to Farnair
Alenia Aeronavali, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Swiss operator Farnair an ATR72 converted to freighter in its Naples–Capodichino plant.
The aircraft has been modified into a “Large Cargo Door” configuration. Farnair, that is now operating 6 ATR Freighters converted at Alenia Aeronavali, 3 of which equipped with Large Cargo Door, continues its plan of aircraft acquisitions, thus confirming the outstanding characteristics of the ATR Freighter and its partnership with Alenia Aeronavali, a leader company in the freighter conversion business.
Farnair is a leading European feeder airline for cargo integrators and postal services and is also active in the ad-hoc cargo market, where the Large Cargo Door (71” x 116”) is providing customers with an extended service unique in this size of aircraft.
The ATR Freighter conversion, certificated by the original manufacturer (ATR, an Alenia Aeronautica and EADS joint company) offers a wide choice of configurations, from Light Tube modification for bulk cargo to Full Modification with new Large Cargo Door for standard container/pallet loads. Options are also offered to satisfy a wide range of requirements.
“This delivery meets Farnair expectations in terms of quality standards and timing – says Gennaro di Capua, Alenia Aeronavali’s CEO – furthermore, Alenia Aeronavali, which is focused on commercial aircraft modifications, is now getting benefits from the efforts implemented on its workflow and supply chain aimed at meeting the current regional freighter market requirements.”
The ATR Cargo modification is certified by the European EASA and the United States FAA authorities.
Throughout the years, Aeronavali has developed great experience on the ATR aircraft through the accomplishment of many kinds of services such as line and heavy maintenance, wing-box replacement, aircraft reconfiguration, modification to multi-purpose version and to freighter aircraft.
Fonte: Alenia Aeronavali
Alenia Aeronavali, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Swiss operator Farnair an ATR72 converted to freighter in its Naples–Capodichino plant.
The aircraft has been modified into a “Large Cargo Door” configuration. Farnair, that is now operating 6 ATR Freighters converted at Alenia Aeronavali, 3 of which equipped with Large Cargo Door, continues its plan of aircraft acquisitions, thus confirming the outstanding characteristics of the ATR Freighter and its partnership with Alenia Aeronavali, a leader company in the freighter conversion business.
Farnair is a leading European feeder airline for cargo integrators and postal services and is also active in the ad-hoc cargo market, where the Large Cargo Door (71” x 116”) is providing customers with an extended service unique in this size of aircraft.
The ATR Freighter conversion, certificated by the original manufacturer (ATR, an Alenia Aeronautica and EADS joint company) offers a wide choice of configurations, from Light Tube modification for bulk cargo to Full Modification with new Large Cargo Door for standard container/pallet loads. Options are also offered to satisfy a wide range of requirements.
“This delivery meets Farnair expectations in terms of quality standards and timing – says Gennaro di Capua, Alenia Aeronavali’s CEO – furthermore, Alenia Aeronavali, which is focused on commercial aircraft modifications, is now getting benefits from the efforts implemented on its workflow and supply chain aimed at meeting the current regional freighter market requirements.”
The ATR Cargo modification is certified by the European EASA and the United States FAA authorities.
Throughout the years, Aeronavali has developed great experience on the ATR aircraft through the accomplishment of many kinds of services such as line and heavy maintenance, wing-box replacement, aircraft reconfiguration, modification to multi-purpose version and to freighter aircraft.
Fonte: Alenia Aeronavali