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Passenger to freighter conversion: main modifications believe the demand for cargo planes will
increase massively in the coming years.
For instance, Rolls-Royce, which powers
Removal of passenger Adding 9g safety net the heart of many of these metal birds, an-
amenities: seats, and smoke barrier, or a
entertainment, 9g rigid barrier ticipates significant growth in its freighter
communication, lavatories business, historically a smaller engine
maker segment driven by increased e-
commerce and shifting airline routes.
The British automotive and engine-
making company sees opportunities,
Installation of main deck Plugging cabin windows
cargo door with reinforced and deactivation of particularly with Airbus's A350F freighter
fuselage around passenger doors programme, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent
XWB engines, and the A330P2F conver-
sions. Demand for large cargo aircraft
is expected to grow, with Rolls-Royce
projecting the need for 500 aircraft over
Modification of the cargo Modification and installation the next two decades.
compartment and installation of systems (oxygen, ECS, The A330P2F programme, which began
of cargo loading system water, floor drain, fire/smoke
detection, etc.) over a decade ago, is poised for increased
demand. Expectations are to convert at
least 250 A330ceos to freighters, peaking
over 1,000 new freighters by 2040. In par- the expanding express networks and the around 2028-2029. Most of these conver-
ticular, Boeing anticipates a 90% growth need for replacements. These new wide- sions use Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines,
in the standard body segment, with 1,300 bodies are seen as crucial for long-haul, which will provide long-term service
conversions expected, and a 75% growth general air cargo services due to their cost revenue. The A330 is seen as a natural suc-
in the widebody segment, with 515 new efficiency and range. cessor to the Boeing 767, whose suitable
widebody freighters projected to meet OEMs and component manufacturers feedstock is dwindling.

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A350F
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A330-300P2F

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