Freighter Conversions: capitalizing on the resurgence in demand

May 17, 2018

Whilst the surge in global freight volumes that was witnessed in the first half of 2017 has peaked, we still expect growth (FTKs) to be somewhere between 4-5% for 2018 as growth returns to more subdued levels following the end of the inventory restocking cycle. This paper looks at the current and future freighter market, production routes into the market and takes a close look at a B737 conversion.

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Christchurch International Airport Limited

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) is committed to being the best airport business and New Zealand’s leading tourism gateway. As a major domestic hub and the busiest and most strategic connection to the world’s trade and tourism markets for the South Island, it offers an exciting, diverse and vibrant environment in which to work.

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Christchurch International Airport Limited

Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) is committed to being the best airport business and New Zealand’s leading tourism gateway. As a major domestic hub and the busiest and most strategic connection to the world’s trade and tourism markets for the South Island, it offers an exciting, diverse and vibrant environment in which to work.

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