Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek Aviation Group (IAI/Bedek) received a Civil Aviation Administration of Israel (CAAI) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on December 17, 2009 and an FAA STC on December 21, 2009 for its prototype B767-300BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter) aircraft.
The prototype was converted for euroAtlantic airways - transportes aéreos s.a, Portugal. euroAtlantic airways is a passenger aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance company. The B767-300BDSF conversion program was developed by Bedek for M&B Conversions of Dublin, Ireland, a joint venture company of Mitsui & Co. of Japan, and IAI/Bedek. Upon completion of the ground testing and certification program on October 27th, 2009, IAI test pilots flew the airplane for the first time, with outstanding results. Additional B767-300 aircraft are currently undergoing conversion at Bedek’s facility in Israel.
Bedek’s Special Freighter meets all FAA regulations and the most demanding standards of quality. The B767-300 BDSF airplanes are economical to operate and maintain and assure the highest value in the freighter market.
Israel Aerospace Industries’ Bedek Aviation Group is a leading supplier of aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul and conversion services on a variety of commercial and military aircraft, engines and components. Bedek provides cost-effective, total maintenance support packages through its Full Service Provider Programs. With more than 20 years of experience, IAI/Bedek's passenger to freighter conversion product line includes also: B737-300, B737-400, B767-200, and B747-400 aircraft.
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The B767-300 after conversion from passenger to freighter
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate Vice President Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935 8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935 8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il