MIAMI – Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Atitech agreed to identify Europe’s first passenger-to-cargo aircraft conversion at Atitech’s Naples-based facility (NAP) in Capodichino.
Atitech is a leading MRO (maintenance review) company founded at NAP Airport and will need to enter the lucrative boeing 737-700 and 800 shipping conversion market to meet the call in development for this type of shipping aircraft, well suited to deal with the e-commerce call shipping area.
Atitech, in the afterlife owned by Aeronavali Venice, is a world-renowned veteran MRO, holder of FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Part 145 and EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Part 145 certifications, and has extensive aircraft experience. maintenance and transformations. When it belonged to Aeronavali Venice, the complex dealt with the conversions and modifications of dc8-dc10-md11.
Under the agreement, Atitech will offer aircraft conversion, maintenance and renewal responses, while offering education and assistance in licensing and registration. The new centre will be enrolled in the two existing conversion centres in China and will help to make global development an impact. of the IAI.
Setting up the conversion center requires a significant investment, a complex generation and highly qualified staff. Atitech, which already owns them all, also has the knowledge to modernize Boeing aircraft and expects close cooperation with the IAI.
IAI, founded at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), is also a well-known operator in the global MRO and has 70 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, conversion and modernization. Among others, IAI consumers come with Amazon, DHL, Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Gianni Lettieri, president of Atitech, said: “By signing this contract with IAI, we will restart the high-tech business carried out when the North Capodichino plant, now Atitech, owned by Aeronavali Venice and specializing in the conversion of DC8-DC10- MD10-MD1. “
He also added: “I am pleased to see Atitech expand its portfolio of services with this new very high-tech product, in line with the company’s strategy of making the Italian national MRO (Polo delle Manutenzioni-National Maintenance Center). “
While he said the status quo of a conversion center in Europe is a “historic step for the IAI,” added Yossi Melamed, executive vice president of the IAI and chief executive officer of Aviation Group. “Today, the IAI’s changed shipping aircraft serve the world’s largest shipment. corporations and e-commerce market maxima. “
Melamed added: “Atitech MRO has decided as a business spouse to provide a solution to the European market among other markets as well. I am convinced that collaboration between these corporations will contribute mutually to the activities of IAI and Atitech. »
IAI to Boeing 737. Photo: IAI Media
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