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Titan Airways has successfully delivered the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to the remote island of Saint Helena. The airline operated its Boeing 757 on the route this week, landing Monday after a fuel stop in Accra. It’s the first of two missions to the island that are planned so far.
Titan Airways’ 757 has returned to Saint Helena with an important cargo onboard. Photo: Saint Helena Airport
Titan’s 757 returns to Saint Helena
Last summer saw the first arrival of Titan Airways’ Boeing 757 in Saint Helena. The flight, a repatriation mission, was the first time a 757 had landed on the island, making it the largest commercial aircraft to arrive on Saint Helena. On Monday this week, the 757 arrived again on the island, this time carrying a shipment of vaccines.
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World’s first Airbus A321P2F delivered
January 11, 2021
BBAM Limited Partnership announced today the delivery of the first Airbus A321P2F on lease to Titan Airways. The Airbus A321P2F is the first production of a passenger to freighter conversion of an Airbus A321. The delivery is the first of several A321P2F conversions that BBAM has contracted with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW).
“BBAM is at the forefront of the passenger to freighter conversion program with the delivery of the world’s first A321P2F, which also marks first lease of this aircraft type in the world,” said Steve Zissis, President and CEO of BBAM. “We are working with ST Engineering, Airbus and EFW on the new A321P2F program, which delivers strongly in the areas of innovativeness and value enhancement. Through this partnership, and with our customer Titan Airways, we are delivering a solution that fully meets our customer’s requirements and drives value for our investors.”
Titan Airways Takes Delivery Of First A321P2F Freighter
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This week, wet lease and charter airline Titan Airways took delivery of its first A321P2F – or passenger to freighter aircraft. The former Thomas Cook UK jet, once capable of transporting 220 passengers, has been converted to a full, permanent, and dedicated freighter – something sure to be a continuing trend moving forward.
The Airbus A321-200, now an A321P2F, was converted in Singapore. Photo: Titan Airways
“We’re delighted that these three Airbus aircraft are joining our cargo fleet. We’re seeing an increase in demand for our freighter services, so these aircraft will enable us to offer airfreight solutions to more clients and help us in our transition to an all-Airbus fleet.” -Alastair Willson, Titan Airways managing director via press release