PressemitteilungEFW und MRO Japan starten Partnerschaft für A320P2F/A321P2F-Umrüstungen
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), das Kompetenzzentrum für Airbus-Passagier-zu-Fracht-Umrüstungen (P2F), und MRO Japan (MJP), ein führender Akteur im japanischen Markt für Wartung, Reparatur und Überholung von Luftfahrzeugen, gaben heute eine Partnerschaft für die Umrüstung von Passagier- zu Frachtflugzeugen (P2F) bekannt. Damit wird MJP der erste Umrüstungsstandort für die neue Generation von Airbus-Schmalrumpf-P2F-Flugzeugen in Japan. Die Vertragsunterzeichnung fand während des ersten Airbus und EFW P2F Symposiums in Japan statt.
Gemäß dem Vertrag wird MJP Umrüstpartner für EFW's Airbus A320P2F/A321P2F Programme sein. Der onboarding Prozess von MJP als neuen Standort für Frachter Umrüstungen startet in den nächsten Wochen und beinhaltet umfassende Schulungen in den Bereichen Tooling, Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrialisierung und Qualität. Damit wird MJP gut vorbereitet in die erste Einführung eines Flugzeuges für die P2F Umrüstung sein, die für Ende 2025 geplant ist.
Die Geschäftsleitung von EFW und MRO Japan bei der feierlichen Unterzeichnung des Kooperationsvertrags in Tokio.
"Dass MJP unserem globalen Netzwerk von P2F-Umrüstungsstandorten beitritt, ist eine große Bereicherung", sagte Jordi Boto, CEO von EFW. "Die Zusammenarbeit mit erfahrenen Wartungsunternehmen wie MJP bedeutet passende Kapazitäten für Frachtumrüstungen anbieten zu können und ermöglicht es uns, Chancen auf dem wachsenden japanischen Luftfrachtmarkt zu nutzen".
Takashi Takahashi, CEO von MJP, sagte: "Wir freuen uns aufrichtig über die neue Partnerschaft zwischen EFW und MRO Japan. Diese Zeremonie ist ein bedeutender Schritt, der Wachstum und Wohlstand beider Parteien unterstützt. Unser tiefster Dank gilt EFW für diese Zusammenarbeit und Unterstützung bei der heutigen Unterzeichnung unseres Vertrags. Wir freuen uns darauf, mit dem EFW-Team zusammenzuarbeiten, die erste Frachterumrüstung übernehmen zu können und den nächsten Schritt zu gehen".
Über die Unternehmen
About A321P2F and A320P2F
The Airbus A321P2F is a technological breakthrough given that it is the first in its size category to offer containerized loading in both the main deck (up to 14 full container positions) and lower deck (up to 10 container positions). EFW’s A321P2F solution, which comes with optimized weight distribution to enable random loading or even empty flights without additional ballast, as well as a payload-range capability of more than 28 metric tons, accords high flexibility for operators, in particular express carriers. Being the only OEM solution for the Airbus A321P2F conversion in the market it also ensures that EFW’s program has greater lifecycle value and superiority in quality, reliability, and ease of maintenance. The A320P2F is a well fitting complement to the A321P2F of EFW. The current global Airbus A320 passenger fleet comprises thousands of aircraft, offering good-fitting options for airlines and leasing companies wanting to invest in converted freighters. The A320P2F is able to accommodate 10 container and 1 pallet positions in the main deck, and seven container positions in the lower deck. It offers a gross payload of up to 20 tonnes at a maximum range of 1,850nm and total usable containerised volume of 159m3 (5,603ft3), as well as a 50% larger opening surface of cargo doors all open outwards and 60% less turn around time compared to other freighter aircraft in its class.
About EFW
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a subsidiary of ST Engineering and Airbus combines various aviation and technology activities under a single roof: development and manufacturing of fibre-reinforced composite components for aircraft structures and interiors of the entire Airbus family, the conversion of passenger aircraft into freighter configuration, maintenance and repair of Airbus aircraft as well as engineering services in the context of certification and approval. The company has a workforce of over 2,000 employees, achieved revenues of approximately €600 million in 2023 and is on a sustainable course of growth. With over 20 years of experience and more than 40 conversion customers worldwide, thereof the largest Express carriers in North America and Europe but also renowned General Freight and Combination Carriers, EFW is the Centre of Excellence for freighter conversions and driving the development of the Airbus freighter family. For more information about EFW, please visit www.efw.aero.
About MRO Japan
MRO Japan, headquartered in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, was established in 2015, marking a significant milestone in the region's aviation industry. Originally commencing operations at Osaka Airport with 180 employees, MRO Japan later relocated its business to Naha Airport in 2019 for its second start-up phase.
Supported by investments from various companies, including local businesses within Okinawa Prefecture, MRO Japan has experienced remarkable growth and expansion. With an annual revenue surpassing 4 billion yen, MRO Japan achieved profitability the elimination of accumulated losses ahead of schedule. Presently, the company boasts a total workforce of 433 employees, with over 90% of its 224 regular employees native to Okinawa Prefecture.
Distinguished as the only specialized aircraft maintenance business in Japan MRO Japan leverages its strategic location alongside Okinawa Prefecture, and a talented, youthful workforce to tackle the challenges of the burgeoning Asian aviation market.
About ST Engineering
ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported a revenue of over $10 billion in 2023 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of MSCI Singapore, FTSE Straits Times Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index.
