Conversion specialist EFW will cooperate with MRO Japan on passenger cargo modifications, an agreement that includes the creation of a Japanese conversion facility.
MRO Japan will act as a subcontractor and supply third-party conversions of the Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
The company is located in Naha, on the island of Okinawa.
EFW says the company will be Japan’s “first conversion site” for Airbus’ single-aisle freighters.
“The good fortune of the A321P2F for our visitor Fuyo and our final visitor Yamato Holdings shows how [Airbus’s] narrowbody platform perfectly meets the shipping desires of Japan and the region,” said CEO Jordi Boto.
He says Japan’s shipping market, especially air shipments, is developing and that partnerships with corporations such as MRO Japan will provide “the necessary strategy” to participate.
“We look forward to a long-term strategic cooperation between the two corporations for Airbus P2F conversions,” adds Takashi Takahashi, Head of MRO Japan.
EFW, which is a joint venture between Airbus and ST Engineering, offers a range of freighter modification systems that also includes the A330 widebody aircraft.
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