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August 13, 2021

Passenger to Freighter Conversion Begins On Boeing 777-300ERSF

IAI and GECAS Begin To Actualize Their Part Of An Approximately $400M Agreement

The conversion of the first Boeing 777-300ERSF, from passenger to freighter has begun. The project is being carried out by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in partnership with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The structural and systems modification phase will take approximately 130 days, marking the completion of the shift to freighter aircraft. A complicated development process highlights IAI engineers’ substantial experience in the aviation industry, with their envisioned goal of creating a cargo conversion aircraft set to provide clients with the optimal solution.

Homendy Has Served Since August 2018 On The Board

Jennifer Homendy was confirmed on Monday by the US Senate via voice vote to chair the NTSB. Homendy, 49, has served since August 2018 on the board and worked previously on transportation issues as senior legislative staffer. In January 2020, during the investigation into the helicopter crash that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant, Homendy was the on-scene board member. Additionally she was the on-scene board member for a September 2019 incident that killed 34 people in California due to a dive ship fire.