Vallair launches first Airbus A330-300 E Class freighter conversion

Vallair has unveiled first-ever temporary Airbus A330-300 E Class widebody freighter conversion solution at its new hangar in Châteauroux, France, stated a release. Designed to bridge the gap, while operators wait for five years or more for full freighter conversion slots, this temporary solution is the result of a JV between France-based companies Vallair and UUDS Group, which is Part 21 certified. Vallair’s E Class solution uses a conveyor that fits inside the cargo hold to efficiently load and distribute individual parcels, rather than using pallets or containers to load. The design may enable fast loading and reduce turnaround times to suit the needs of e-commerce market. The new hangar can accommodate one or two Airbus A330s and up to three Airbus A321s at a given time, which means Vallair can perform wide and narrow body maintenance.