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Jan 14, 2008 (newstodate): BAE Systems has selected Romanian company Aerostar SA at Bacau International Airport as the conversion center for new BAe 146QT freighters, and the first aircraft is currently undergoing conversion at the plant.
In a further move, BAE Systems is also planning to store phased-out BAe 146 and Avro RJ aircraft at Bacau International Airport.
Some of the aircraft wil be leased out to new operators, others will be designated for cargo conversion.
The first conversion is expected to be completed in early to mid-2008 and will be marketed by the Asset Management team of Regional Aircraft.
Aerostar has subcontracted the manufacture of
the Large Freight Door and the door surrounds as well as the 9G bulkhead, the floor strengthening, the E-Class interior and associated hardware to Avioane Craoiva.
In a further move, BAE Systems is also planning to store phased-out BAe 146 and Avro RJ aircraft at Bacau International Airport.
Some of the aircraft wil be leased out to new operators, others will be designated for cargo conversion.
The first conversion is expected to be completed in early to mid-2008 and will be marketed by the Asset Management team of Regional Aircraft.
Aerostar has subcontracted the manufacture of
the Large Freight Door and the door surrounds as well as the 9G bulkhead, the floor strengthening, the E-Class interior and associated hardware to Avioane Craoiva.