Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered a first Boeing 767-300ER to Challenge Airlines MT after completing the conversion of the aircraft from a passenger to a cargo configuration, at IAI’s conversion site facilities in Belgrade. The aircraft is the first of four converted aircraft of this type, which IAI will deliver again under a contract signed in 2021, which also includes the conversion of four 777-300ERs.
A Boeing 767-300ER converted into a freighter…
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has delivered a Boeing 767-300ER to Challenge Airlines MT after completing the conversion of the aircraft from a passenger to a cargo configuration, at IAI’s conversion site facilities in Belgrade. The aircraft is the first of four converted aircraft of this type, which IAI will deliver again under a contract signed in 2021, which also includes the conversion of four 777-300ERs.
…For Challenge Airlines MT
Challenge Group is a one-of-a-kind international air cargo conglomerate, providing tailor-made solutions in air cargo, from handling to air and ground logistics, aviation services, for a wide range industries and goods. Challenge Group employs more than 1,000 people across three airlines (Challenge Airlines IL in Israel, Challenge Airlines BE in Belgium and Challenge Airlines MT in Malta), a commercial division (Challenge Air Cargo) in Malta, a ground handling company and a European over-the-road feeder services provider (Challenge Handling and Challenge Logistics, both in Liège, Belgium), an aircraft and parts leasing division (Challenge Aviation), and a full-service maintenance provider online (Challenge Technic). The company has a long-standing business relationship with IAI, primarily in the area of heavy aircraft maintenance and engine overhaul.
