PEMCO Redelivers First B737-400 Converted Aircraft to Vallair
Tampa, Fla. (December 7, 2016) – Global leader in B737 passenger-to-freighter conversions, Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO), has announced the redelivery of its first converted aircraft (MSN 24690) to Vallair. The European-based aviation asset management company holds options for additional PEMCO-converted aircraft.
“PEMCO and Vallair both give older aircraft new life,” said Mike Andrews, PEMCO director of conversion programs. “We are pleased to offer Vallair and their customers more years of aircraft service that contribute to their company’s bottom line.”
Vallair’s B737-400 PEMCO-converted aircraft features 11 pallet positions, up to 48,000 pounds of payload, and 4,600 cubic feet of total volume. The optimized center of gravity of PEMCO’s B737-400 freighter yields the highest possible usable payload and retains maximum best-in-class fuel efficiency for unbeatable range and operating economics.
PEMCO’s 60-plus customers select the company’s passenger-to-freighter conversion for its superior cargo door and system, superior operating functions, on-time turnaround, and a track record of 2 million hours of safe, reliable operation. PEMCO B737 freighter conversions are designed, certified and supported using data obtained through a Boeing Data licensing agreement to ensure maximum performance and reliability.
About Pemco World Air Services
Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO) is an aviation maintenance, cargo conversion, and engineering company operating on four fundamental cornerstones: teammates, customer service, Lean, and metrics. With over six decades of experience, PEMCO serves commercial airlines and private customers around the world from its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, with strategic partners in China, Costa Rica, and Canada. Among its best-in-class aviation maintenance services, PEMCO provides light and heavy checks, modifications, line maintenance, and AOG field support for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft. PEMCO’s cargo conversion program is the global leader in narrow-body passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversions, having developed over 70 STCs and modified over 350 aircraft. PEMCO currently offers B737-300 and -400 full-freighter, B737-400 combi, and B737-300 quick-change conversions. For more information, please visit PEMCOAir.com or call +1-813-322-9600.
