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9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008
Zachary Young, Director of Sales and Marketing
Zachary.young@precisionaircraft.com
U.S. M 971-770-6000; O 336-540-0400
Beaverton, OR., January 4, 2024 – 321 Precision Conversions is pleased to announce the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the A321-200 freighter conversion (A321-200PCF) FAA STC ST02716SE. This certification further validates the Precision design and enables the most fuel efficient A321-200 freighter conversion to operate on key European routes.
Gary Warner, 321 Precision Conversions president, shares his excitement about this milestone: “We are proud to announce EASA has determined that our A321-200PCF met stringent EASA certification standards and has issued EASA STC 10083629. This approval provides European customers with the right cargo conversion option for the popular A321-200 freighter.”
321 Precision Conversions has already received Chinese and Malaysian authority approvals for its FAA STC.
The fully supported A321-200PCF exceeds all expectations by providing (14) A-Code 88 x 125-inch main deck positions and (10) ULD positions in the lower hold when equipped. Capability is increased by decreasing the operating empty weight (OEW) rather than requiring costly weight upgrades. No permanent ballast installation yields a lower fuel burn, lower carbon footprint, and higher standard payload. The A321-200PCF is certified for V2500 and CFM engines of multiple thrust ratings.
321 Precision Conversions is a joint venture between Aircraft Transport Services Group and Precision Aircraft Solutions to deliver the A321-200PCF freighter conversion across the globe. Precision Aircraft Solutions set the global standard for B757-200 conversions and continues its legacy of industry-leading passenger-to-freighter cargo conversions with the A321-200.
9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008
Zachary Young, Director of Sales and Marketing
Zachary.young@precisionaircraft.com
U.S. M 971-770-6000; O 336-540-0400
Beaverton, OR., October 16th, 2023 – 321 Precision Conversions is pleased to announce the Civil Aviation Administration of China validated the A321-200PCF freighter conversion STC ST02716SE as VSTC1084. This certification further validates the Precision design and enables the most fuel efficient A321-200 freighter conversion to operate in China. The first aircraft MSN 1926 was inducted by SAID. The modification and maintenance activities were accomplished by SMECO. This Aircraft is expected to be redelivered to Sichuan Airlines in November. Sichuan Airlines will be the first A321 freighter operator in China and will utilize the 321 Precision Conversions modification.
Zach Young, Director of Sales and Marketing at 321 Precision Conversions, shares his enthusiasm about this milestone: “We are excited to celebrate this milestone in the worldwide certification process as the first A321 conversion STC to obtain CAAC approval. The CAAC has determined that our A321 cargo conversion has met stringent safety and technical certification standards.”
The fully supported A321-200PCF exceeds expectations by providing (14) A-Code 88 x 125-inch main deck positions and (10) ULD positions in the lower hold when equipped. Capability is increased by optimizing the operating empty weight (OEW) rather than imposing costly weight upgrades. No permanent ballast installation in the aft main deck yields a lower fuel burn, lower carbon footprint, friendly CG, and higher standard payload. The 321 Precision Conversions STC is applicable to both V2500 and CFM engine variants and multiple thrust ratings.
321 Precision Conversions is a joint venture between Aircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS) to deliver the A321-200PCF freighter conversion across the globe. Precision Aircraft Solutions set the global standard for B757 conversions and continues its legacy of industry-leading passenger-to-freighter cargo conversions with the A321.
Sichuan Aviation Industry Development Co., Ltd. (SAID) is a joint venture between Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd., Sichuan Development Aviation Industry Investment Group Co., Ltd and Sichuan Airlines Logistics Co., Ltd. to provide A321 passenger to freighter conversions services and other aircraft maintenance services. SAID inducts MSN 1926 as the first article B-Registered CAAC aircraft and introduces it into domestic Chinese freighter operation.
Sichuan Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd. (SMECO) established a professional maintenance system led by Airbus A320 series aircraft and obtained the maintenance qualification licenses from CAAC, FAA, EASA, JMM, etc. The company’s main operation base is located in Chengdu ShuangLiu International Airport (CTU) and the sub base is located in Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), China.
Starting in 2023, the duo will perform up to 24 conversions per year, including maintenance, modification, and engineering.
9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008
Zachary Young, Director of Sales and Marketing
Zachary.young@precisionaircraft.com
U.S. M 971-770-6000; O 336-540-0400
Beaverton, OR., June 1, 2022 — NIAR WEXR, an aerospace research arm of Wichita State University (WSU), is joining Precision Aircraft Solutions (321 Precision Conversions) for passenger-to-freighter conversion and MRO for the Airbus A321, Boeing 757, and the Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) MD-87.
Though publicly announced in May, this agreement has been under development for some time. NAIR has been setting up conversion lines for the A321 and 757, with emphasis on the A321. The venerable hangar, which is large enough to install four or five lines, was previously used by Boeing for Air Force One’s 747-200 work, which is now performed in San Antonio. This expanded capacity will allow the facility to convert between 12-24 aircraft per year.
“The NIAR team, resources and facilities offer 321 Precision Conversions a unique opportunity to add an expansive mod center to our portfolio of installation facilities, said Gary Warner, 321 Precision Conversions president. “The scale of the operations here in Wichita are truly impressive, and seeing the level of support from Wichita State University levels gives us all the confidence in the future of the program.”
The new conversion program at WSU-NIAR will employ full-time engineers and engineering students at WSU-NIAR. Additionally, the conversion program will involve the ‘Get to WERX’ program. Get to WERX is an earn-and-learn program that offers full-time employment while simultaneously earning credits towards the Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning at Wichita State.
The announcement event was attended by a number of special guests, including Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, and Erickson Precision Ventures, LLC (Precision Aircraft Solutions, 321 Precision Conversions, Erickson) Founder, Jack Erickson.
321 Precision Conversions is a joint venture between Aircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS) to deliver the A321-200PCF freighter conversion across the globe. Precision Aircraft Solutions set the global standard for B757 conversions and continues its legacy of industry-leading passenger-to-freighter cargo conversions with the A321.
NIAR WERX, a division of Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research, provides engineering, modification/repair/overhaul, environmental test and flight test/certification services. The NIAR WERX team includes a total of 425 program managers, engineers, contractors, technicians and paid applied learning students.
Precision Aircraft Solutions
9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008
Zachary Young, Director of Sales and Marketing
Zachary.young@precisionaircraft.com
U.S. M 971-770-6000; O 336-540-0400
Beaverton, OR., [January 17, 2022] — 321 Precision Conversions is pleased to announce that a joint venture formed by Zetland Capital Partners and Greenwich Highland Aviation has secured four additional A321-200PCF conversions for a total of six commitments. The joint venture initially pledged two aircraft, MSN 1438 and MSN 1953, which will induct in early 2022 at HAECO Americas in Lake City, Florida. The additional four airframes will be inducted for conversion beginning in the first quarter of 2023.
“We are excited to see Zetland Capital Partners and Greenwich Highland Aviation continue to expand their future A321-200PCF commitments and appreciate their continued confidence in Precision as the market leader in large narrowbody conversions.” – Zach Young, Director of Sales and Marketing, 321 Precision Conversions.
321 Precision Conversions is a joint venture between Aircraft Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS) to deliver the A321-200PCF freighter conversion across the globe. Precision Aircraft Solutions set the global standard for B757 conversions and continues its legacy of industry-leading passenger-to-freighter cargo conversions with the A321.
Zetland Capital Partners LLP (Zetland) is a London-based private equity firm investing in mid-market special situations. Zetland leverages decades of investing experience, a unique skillset and flexible capital solutions to bring about better outcomes for businesses, asset owners and the wider community. Zetland partners with management teams and operating partners, focusing primarily on supporting businesses through dislocations and driving value creation. Zetland manages over €1bn of long-term committed capital for pension plans, endowments, foundations, and family offices.
Greenwich Highland Aviation was formed in 2011 by a team of aviation industry professionals, each with over 25 years of experience, GHA has become a very successful lessor and trader, specializing particularly in the A320 family. Building on previous individual experience in converting and leasing narrow body freighter equipment GHA has for some time been developing its A321 freighter lease offering package for the narrow body freighter market.
Precision Aircraft Solutions
9800 SW Nimbus Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008
Zachary Young, Director of Sales and Marketing
Zachary.young@precisionaircraft.com
U.S. M 971-770-6000; O 336-540-0400
Beaverton, OR., August 25, 2021 — Precision Aircraft Solutions has inducted the first of four B757-200PCF freighter conversions for Aviation Holdings III Investments, LLC (“Aviation Holdings III”). This induction is the beginning of a second 757 conversion line at HAECO Xiamen and Precision’s 141st B757-200PCF.
“We are thrilled to have Aviation Holdings III as our newest 757-200PCF customer and look forward to working with them as they expand into new freighter conversion projects.” – Zach Young, Director of Sales and Marketing, Precision Aircraft Solutions
Precision Aircraft Solutions has set the standard for the popular B757-200PCF. This conversion program remains most successful 757 conversion program in the planet, with a design that has set the global standard and stood the test of time. Of available narrowbody conversion programs today, the 757-200PCF features:
Precision Aircraft Solutions is a major aircraft modification, product manufacturing and services company that has earned its stripes converting the B757 from passenger service into air cargo freighter for industry-leading companies around the world.
