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IAI converted A330-300 Freighter Completes Maiden Flight

IAI converted A330-300 Freighter Completes Maiden Flight

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the maiden flight of its Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion, marking a key milestone in the certification campaign for its A330-300BDSF programme. The successful flight follows completion of the aircraft’s primary structural work and extensive ground testing by IAI’s Aviation Group. During the flight, the aircraft and its systems […] The post IAI converted A330-300 Freighter Completes Maiden Flight appeared first on AviTrader Aviation News .

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Sep 8, 2026 · byAviTrader
IAI A330-300BDSF makes 1st post-conversion flight ahead of certification

IAI A330-300BDSF makes 1st post-conversion flight ahead of certification

IAI successfully completed the first flight of its A330-300BDSF prototype today ahead of the conversion program obtaining certification. IAI expects to complete fifteen to twenty conversions of the type per year after being granted the STC, Yaacov Berkovitz, executive vice president and general manager of IAI’s Aviation Group, told Cargo Facts. The 2014-vintage, Trent-700 powered […] The post IAI A330-300BDSF makes 1st post-conversion flight ahead of certification appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Sep 4, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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IAI’s Berkovitz joins Cargo Facts Symposium 2026

Yaacov Berkovitz, executive vice president and general manager of aviation at IAI Aviation Group, will join Cargo Facts Symposium for the panel discussion “Type Talk 777 — Ramping up 777 conversions in the widebody segment” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 14:00 (GMT-5). The 32nd annual Cargo Facts Symposium will take place Oct. 21-23 at the […] The post IAI’s Berkovitz joins Cargo Facts Symposium 2026 appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Aug 10, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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World Star to launch IAI Big Twin conversion line at Ascent

World Star Aviation is about to induct its first IAI 777-300ERSF Big Twin conversion, kicking off a new conversion line at the Ascent Aviation Services facility in Arizona. The 2008-vintage aircraft (33755) landed in Marana, Ariz. (MZJ), July 29. It had previously been on lease to EVA Air, which ended passenger service with it in […] The post World Star to launch IAI Big Twin conversion line at Ascent appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jul 31, 2026 · byCargo Facts
IAI Unveils Ellyon Electronic Warfare and ISTAR Aircraft

IAI Unveils Ellyon Electronic Warfare and ISTAR Aircraft

The new Ellyon multi-mission platform integrates multiple payloads for Electronic Warfare, SIGINT and ISTAR roles. Israel’s state-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a new airborne platform offering combined Electronic Warfare (EW) and Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities, called Ellyon. The platform integrates the different payloads into a “new generation multi-mission […] […]

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Jul 27, 2026 · byThe Aviationist
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Merlin and IAI introduces autonomy to commercial cargo aircraft

Merlin Labs, a U.S.-based developer of autonomous flight technology, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to co-develop, integrate and certify AI-assisted autonomous flight technology for commercial cargo aircraft. IAI’s expertise gives Merlin a foothold in cargo conversions The agreement forms part of Merlin’s product family for large, multi-crew aircraft, Condor, […] The post Merlin and IAI introduces autonomy to commercial cargo aircraft appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News .

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Jul 25, 2026 · byTravel Radar
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Merlin to integrate Condor software into IAI conversion programs

Merlin aims to integrate its autonomous flight software into IAI’s freighter conversions after signing a memorandum of understanding with the STC holder. IAI and Merlin finalized a deal this month to explore the advancement, development and integration of the Condor automated flight system into commercial cargo aircraft, a Merlin spokesperson told Cargo Facts. The agreement […] The post Merlin to integrate Condor software into IAI conversion programs appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jul 24, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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Etihad Engineering nears 1st IAI Big Twin conversion

The Etihad Engineering facility in Abu Dhabi soon will become the third site to induct a 777-300ER for conversion into an IAI Big Twin freighter. The 2007-vintage aircraft (32729) landed in Abu Dhabi (AUH) from Istanbul (ISL) on July 1. AerCap previously had leased the plane to Turkish Airlines, which removed it from passenger service […] The post Etihad Engineering nears 1st IAI Big Twin conversion appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jul 9, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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IAI to convert 1st 767-200BDSF in more than 5 years

Cargojet soon will add another 767-200 freighter to its fleet, marking the first IAI 767-200DBSF conversion since 2020. The 2001-vintage, CF6-powered aircraft (30433, ex-UTair), which arrived in Tel Aviv (TLV) on June 24 for conversion with IAI, had been stored in Hamilton (YHM) since late 2023. Unit 30433 is one of two sister 767-200ERs that […] The post IAI to convert 1st 767-200BDSF in more than 5 years appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jul 7, 2026 · byCargo Facts
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10th Big Twin enters service

There are now ten IAI 777-300ERSF Big Twin conversions in commercial service around the world with three operators. The most recent aircraft to join the active fleet is the 2005-vintage unit 33862 (ex-Emirates), which Fly Meta leased from AerCap and placed with Air Atlanta Europe for CMI service. It began flying between Hong Kong (HKG) […] The post 10th Big Twin enters service appeared first on Cargo Facts .

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Jun 23, 2026 · byCargo Facts