BLUEBIRD Nordic's new chief executive, Audrone Keinyte declared that she has big ambitions for the cargo Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) market, with plans to expand capacity and add more freighters, reports London's Loadstar.
In December, the specialist freight operator signed lease agreements for three 777-300ER aircraft, with plans to go through passenger-to-freight conversions in 2024.
'If everything goes according to plan, we might add more widebodies to the bluebird Nordic fleet,' said Ms Keinyte.
Data shows that a 10-year-old 777-300ER is worth US$34.5 million, down 41 per cent from its $58.9 million valuation two years ago.
Demand for converting 777s is high and any open spots for conversions will be quickly filled.
Two of the three Bluebird 777s can carry 60 tonnes of belly freight, but once converted, the capacity will reach 100 tonnes.
The 777s will join a growing fleet of 737 Classics and 737-800 converted freighters.
'Looking further ahead, our plan is to continue expanding our cargo fleet and to have twenty-five 737-800s by the end of 2024,' said Ms Keinyte.
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In December, the specialist freight operator signed lease agreements for three 777-300ER aircraft, with plans to go through passenger-to-freight conversions in 2024.
'If everything goes according to plan, we might add more widebodies to the bluebird Nordic fleet,' said Ms Keinyte.
Data shows that a 10-year-old 777-300ER is worth US$34.5 million, down 41 per cent from its $58.9 million valuation two years ago.
Demand for converting 777s is high and any open spots for conversions will be quickly filled.
Two of the three Bluebird 777s can carry 60 tonnes of belly freight, but once converted, the capacity will reach 100 tonnes.
The 777s will join a growing fleet of 737 Classics and 737-800 converted freighters.
'Looking further ahead, our plan is to continue expanding our cargo fleet and to have twenty-five 737-800s by the end of 2024,' said Ms Keinyte.
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