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IAI flies first A330-300 passenger-to-freighter conversion, targets certification by end-2026

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Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the first flight of its Airbus A330-300BDSF passenger-to-freighter conversion, launching airborne testing ahead of a certification campaign. The program is expected to receive certification by the end of 2026, adding the A330-300 to IAI’s freighter-conversion portfolio.

Discovered 2026-09-06T03:14:03.006965-07:00 | 2026-09-06T03:14:03.006965-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The first flight advances IAI’s A330-300 freighter-conversion program into airborne testing, a key step toward certification.
  • Certification is expected by the end of 2026, establishing a defined timeline for operators and cargo-market participants evaluating converted widebody capacity.
  • The program expands IAI’s freighter-conversion portfolio and could broaden available options for A330-300 aircraft entering cargo service.

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