Air India Takes Delivery Of Two A310-300 Converted Freighter Aircraft

Air India took delivery of two Airbus A310- 300Fs at EADS EFW´s facility in Dresden, Germany. Both aircraft bearing the MSN 538 and 544 named “Krishna” and “Narmada” were formerly operated by the Indian airline itself as passenger aircraft. The conversion into freighter configuration started in January 2007.
Air India has now entered its 75th year - currently operates to 58 destinations worldwide and plans a major expansion of its fleet size and network. Air India plans to reposition itself as one of the leading global airlines both in passenger and cargo.
As of today, EADS has delivered a total of 144 converted freighter aircraft to over 20 customers worldwide. EFW, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, with a workforce of over 1,200 is the centre of competence for Airbus passenger to freighter conversion within EADS.
15/05/07 Edubourse.com (Communiqués de presse), France

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Categories: Air India May 2007, Cargo May 2007, Foreign May 2007