KF Aerospace takes on new Boeing contract to turn aircraft into freighters
Global News
These are facilities that convert aircraft to freighters and two be located at KF Aerospace in Canada and one will be in London Gatwick.
London, U.K., and Kelowna, B.C., aren’t often mentioned in the same breath, but KF Aerospace has changed that.
This week, Boeing announced plans to add three conversion lines for its 737-800BCF across North America and Europe. These are facilities that convert aircraft to freighters and two will be located at KF Aerospace in Canada, while one will be in London Gatwick.
The Kelowna sites are expected to open in 2023.
“Building a diverse and global network of conversion facilities is critical to supporting our customers’ growth and meeting regional demand,” Jens Steinhagen, director of Boeing Converted Freighters said in a press release.
“KF Aerospace and our Boeing teammates at London Gatwick have the infrastructure, capabilities and expertise required to deliver market-leading Boeing Converted Freighters to our customers.”
Gregg Evjen, chief operating officer of KF Aerospace, noted that the company has been working with the Boeing product line for more than 30 years.
“With our cargo conversion experience, our highly skilled workforce and all the technical requirements already in place, we’re ready to get to work and help serve Boeing’s customers,” Evjen said.
Evjen didn’t indicate whether the new contract would amount to any new jobs or if this contract was connected to the hiring plans announced in September.
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