OVERVIEW
A Next-Generation Medium Widebody Freighter
The Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) is the latest addition to the widebody conversion portfolio of IAI Aviation Group, delivering a next-generation solution in the medium widebody freighter segment. The A330-300BDSF (Bedek Special Freighter) combines advanced engineering with proven industrial capability to meet the evolving requirements of global cargo operators, offering an optimal balance between payload, range, and operating economics.
Innovative Structural Design for Maximum Cargo Utilization
A key differentiator of the IAI conversion is its proprietary Z-shaped rigid barrier, an innovative structural design that enables optimized main-deck cargo volume, an additional pallet position, and improved weight distribution. This configuration allows operators to maximize usable space on every flight while maintaining full compliance with safety and certification standards, directly translating into improved payload utilization.
Operational Efficiency and Revenue Optimization
The resulting design delivers superior loading efficiency, supporting faster loading processes, reduced turnaround times, and higher revenue potential per aircraft across express, e-commerce, and general cargo operations.
End-to-End Control and Global Industrial Footprint
These benefits are reinforced by IAI’s end-to-end control of engineering, certification, conversion, and lifecycle support, providing customers with a low-risk and operationally robust freighter solution. STC approval for the A330-300BDSF is expected during 2026. To support market demand and ensure scalable production capacity, IAI is establishing a global network of conversion sites, enabling flexible slot availability, geographic proximity to customers, and reliable delivery schedules. This multi-site industrial approach positions IAI to respond efficiently to growing demand for A330-300 freighter conversions worldwide.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Variety of loading configurations
- Dedicated, long-term customer support
- More Volume by using Z-Shape rigid barrier
- Improved loading capability
- Improved powered CLS
- Easy Integration of crew rest module
- High flexibility in performing maintenance work and avionic upgrades during the conversion time frame
Values & Benefits
IAI’s (Israel Aerospace Industries’s) A330-300 conversion includes a low-weight Cargo Loading System (CLS) that, by design, reduces related maintenance costs. The Z-shaped rigid barrier provides an additional area forward of the main deck cargo door that can accommodate a ULD or be used to host a crew rest module, enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency. The A330-300 aircraft is the most cost-efficient in the market, with significantly lower operating costs than its competitors, less fuel burn, more payload, and more volume, while offering the versatility to cover all missions—from short-haul to true long-haul—using an advanced fly-by-wire digital control system. With more than 45 years of experience and over 300 conversions, including the Boeing 737, 767, 747, and upcoming 777-300, IAI is the world’s preferred conversion house for widebody passenger-to-freighter aircraft, leading in experience, design, and reliability.
- Up to 20% less fuel burn
- Up to 30% more volume* with up to 26 main deck and 32 LD3 lower deck positions
- Up to 30% more payload
- Over 1000 units feedstock for conversion in next 20 years
- State-of-the-art aircraft technology for highest reliability and less operational cost
