A321-200PCF completes first test flight

[caption id="attachment_414722" align="alignright" width="511"] 321 Precision Conversions' A321-200PCF takes off for its maiden flight. Photo/George Burkitt[/caption] On Oct. 10, 321 Precision Conversions , a joint venture of Air Transport Services Group ( ATSG ) and Precision Aircraft Solutions , completed the first post-conversion test flight of its conformity A321-200PCF (891, ex-Air Mediterranee). The aircraft took to the skies above Sanford (SFB), where touch labor for the conversion was performed at the Avocet MRO Services facility. “Based on the results of this maintenance test flight — a prerequisite prior to entering certification flight testing — we look forward to a brisk progression to full certification,” said Gary Warner, president of 321 Precision Conversions, in a statement. Unit 891 was seen conducting its first taxi test in July. [caption id="attachment_414723" align="alignleft" width="435"] An inside look at the first A321-200PCF. Photo/George Burkitt[/caption] ATSG announced in August that the venture was on track to begin the FAA certification process in the fourth quarter of this year. Additionally, the company said it would invest in A321-200PCFs outside of the joint venture. “We will make our own fleet investments in A321s, but perhaps only minimally until 2022,” said President and CEO Rich Corrado during a recent earnings call. ATSG’s affiliates include aircraft lessor Cargo Aircraft Management and three airlines, among other subsidiaries. 321 Precision Conversions was launched in 2017 and shortly after, the company identified Luxembourg-based Vallair as the launch customer for the program. At the end of July, the FAA issued EFW an STC for its A321-200P2F conversion. Vallair , also the launch customer for the A321P2F, told Cargo Facts delivery of the conformity aircraft (835) to launch operator Qantas is imminent. While Cargo Facts Symposium 2020 will be presented as a virtual event, the unparalleled networking and continuing education opportunities remain, with the best and brightest minds addressing the most pressing industry issues for air cargo — including those around COVID-19. To register and for more information, visit www.cargofactssymposium.com .

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