Avianca Cargo plans to add 4 converted freighter aircraft to its fleet

With the focus on capitalising growth in the South American region, the Colombia-based carrier, Avianca Cargo is planning to add four new converted freighter aircraft. According to a press statement, the carrier would initially convert two A330-300 aircraft into freighters, but this could be expanded to four aircraft with additional A330P2Fs later. “If all four aircraft are converted, the orders would expand the carrier’s freighter capacity by 70 per cent between 2022 and 2024. The airline currently operates four A330-200F and one B767-300F. The extra aircraft would be used to boost capacity in the Colombian and Ecuadorian export markets, and in the import markets to South America from the US. These actions are part of the airline’s strategic plan and its commitment to strengthen direct connections between North America and Latin America,” the statement added.