How a 747-8 manufacturing flaw complicated the new Air Force One conversion
The two Jumbos selected for the VC-25B program never entered airline service but required extensive structural repairs during their conversion
Airbus
First ATR 72 enters conversion into 7,500-liter firefighting aircraft
Kepplair plans to fly the converted aircraft in January 2027 and secure European certification later in the year
Airbus A321 converted to freighter makes maiden flight
With a capacity to carry 27 tons of cargo, the aircraft symbolizes Airbus' entry into a market dominated by Boeing